Hyundai vs Q-SUN Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Q-SUN Solar has the broader catalog (111 vs 65 models). Q-SUN Solar leads on peak efficiency at 23.70%.
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
Qn-SOLAR officially launched its global PV business in 2022. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China, and has four manufacturing bases in China. As a professional and integrated company, Qn-SOLAR operates in various fields of PV upstream and downstream, achieving an annual production capacity of 20GW PV cells...
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- China
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
Q-SUN Solar skews to higher efficiency: 11% of lineup is 23%+
Q-SUN Solar offers more 600W+ panels (30% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (38%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>N-type</strong> (42%)
The flagships
Written summary
Hyundai solar panels are manufactured by HD Hyundai Energy Solutions, a South Korean company and subsidiary of the HD Hyundai Group with roots in the broader Hyundai industrial conglomerate. The division carries confirmed Tier 1 bankable manufacturer status and operates at approximately 1.4 GW of annual production capacity, a figure cited across multiple industry reviews. Q-SUN Solar is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2014, with its international marketing center based in Nanjing and production facilities in Tian-chang and Yancheng. The company claims to deliver over 4 GW of photovoltaic modules annually to customers across more than 50 countries. While Q-SUN holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and TUV Germany module approval, no independent confirmation of BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status was found during research. On the basis of institutional recognition and financing track record, Hyundai carries the stronger footprint for large project procurement.
Both manufacturers have embraced N-type cell technology. HD Hyundai Energy Solutions began mass production of N-type TOPCon cells in 2025 and also offers panels built on HJT cell architecture, covering a range from standard residential rooftop products to higher-efficiency premium modules. Q-SUN Solar similarly produces an N-type TOPCon line under its Mercury Series banner, along with the Onyx Series - a full-black, no-visible-gridline panel aimed squarely at aesthetic-conscious residential buyers. Q-SUN's broader stated capacity and multi-scenario positioning suggest a stronger orientation toward commercial and light utility-scale volumes alongside residential work.
For a typical buyer in 2025, Hyundai is the lower-risk default choice where project financing or lender bankability requirements apply, given its confirmed Tier 1 status. Q-SUN Solar represents a credible alternative for installers and developers willing to conduct additional due diligence, particularly where the Onyx Series aesthetic or competitive pricing on TOPCon modules is a deciding factor.
- Complete Review of Hyundai Solar Panels 2025 - SolarReviews
- Hyundai Solar Panels: The Complete Review - EnergySage
- HD Hyundai Energy Solutions begins mass production of N-Type TOPCon cells
- Q-SUN Anhui Co. Ltd - Manufacturer Profile - ENF Solar
- Choosing Focus in a Competitive Solar World - Q-SUN Solar
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-11
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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.