Hyundai vs Peimar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Hyundai has the broader catalog (65 vs 5 models). Hyundai leads on peak efficiency at 23.40%. Hyundai leans bifacial (66% of lineup).
Both catalogues are read from the manufacturers' own datasheets. A brand is not scored against the market here, only against the other brand on this page.
The two companies
HD Hyundai Energy Solutions is a global provider of solar cells and modules, offering solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects. They provide monofacial, bifacial, and shingled PV modules, along with inverters and various PV solutions. The company is committed to developing next-generation...
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- Seongnam-si, South Korea
- Annual capacity
- 1.35 GW/year
- Employees
- 206
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
Peimar is an Italian manufacturer of photovoltaic modules. Based in Turin, the company designs and produces solar panels for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications, with a focus on the European market.
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Torino, Italy
- Annual capacity
- 0.3 GW/year
- Employees
- 50
Catalogue against catalogue
An average over a catalogue describes the range a manufacturer publishes, not the module you would buy. A brand with two flagship panels and eighty older ones averages worse than one that has retired its back catalogue.
What each of them builds
Peimar skews to higher efficiency: 40% of lineup is 23%+
Hyundai offers more 600W+ panels (5% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (38%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>PERC</strong> (60%)
The flagships
Written summary
Hyundai Energy Solutions is a South Korean manufacturer operating under the broader HD Hyundai conglomerate, giving it a degree of corporate backing that few independent solar brands can match. The company holds BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status and reports annual module production capacity of over 1.4 GW. Peimar, by contrast, is a smaller independent manufacturer founded in 2007 and headquartered in Brescia, Italy, with production facilities in Castegnato and the UAE and a reported annual output of around 150 MW. Peimar does not appear on current BloombergNEF Tier 1 lists, which reflects its more limited project-financing track record relative to Hyundai's institutional footprint.
On the product side, Hyundai Energy Solutions has transitioned into N-type TOPCon cell manufacturing and offers bifacial modules through its YH Series alongside its XG Series, positioning the brand in the mid-to-premium residential and light commercial segment. Peimar's catalog centers on monocrystalline half-cell modules - including panels up to 435 W - and the brand emphasizes mechanical robustness, citing wind-load ratings roughly double the standard 2400 Pa specification. Peimar's pricing tends to sit at the more accessible end of the European market, making it a practical option for installers seeking European-made panels at competitive cost.
For a typical buyer in 2025, Hyundai Energy Solutions is the more conservative, bankable choice - particularly for projects requiring lender-approved equipment or long-term performance assurance backed by a large corporate parent. Peimar remains a credible niche option for European residential and small commercial installs where locally manufactured product and competitive pricing matter more than institutional bankability.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-25
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Comparisons are computed from manufacturer datasheets held in the ComparePV database and may not reflect a brand's complete current lineup. Nothing on this page is paid placement.