Hyundai vs Rarlon PV Tech - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Hyundai has the broader catalog (65 vs 52 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
Rarlon PV Tech, also known as Rarlon Solar, has specialized in the solar field for over 10 years. They are a professional manufacturer and supplier of green energy products, engaging in the production and installation of solar panels, solar systems, and solar projects. Their products are exported to various countries...
- Headquarters
- Ningbo, 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
Hyundai skews to higher efficiency: 6% 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> (77%)
The flagships
Written summary
Hyundai Energy Solutions, operating under the HD Hyundai group, is a South Korean manufacturer whose solar roots trace to Hyundai Heavy Industries' founding in 1972. The company holds BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankable status, meaning major commercial banks are prepared to finance projects using its modules, and it operates with over 1.4 GW of annual production capacity. Rarlon PV Tech, formally Ningbo Rarlon Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese manufacturer based in Ningbo with over a decade of industry presence, TUV, CE, and ISO 9001 certifications, and an export reach spanning Europe, South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. No independent source confirmed BloombergNEF Tier 1 standing or a verified annual GW output figure for Rarlon, placing Hyundai in a notably stronger institutional position.
HD Hyundai Energy Solutions began mass production of N-type TOPCon cells in 2025, with top-tier modules reaching efficiency figures confirmed by the manufacturer above 24% at cell level. Its lineup serves residential rooftops, mid-size commercial arrays, and utility-scale ground mounts - the company supplied panels to a 455 MWdc project in Texas and signed a 36 MW deal with Turning Point Energy in 2025, signaling credible utility experience. Rarlon's catalog, listed in the ENF Solar directory, covers a wide wattage range from roughly 100 W to 660 W in mono-crystalline and poly-crystalline formats, which suggests a focus on smaller commercial, off-grid, and budget-conscious residential buyers, particularly in emerging markets. The dominant cell technology Rarlon uses at its current production scale has not been confirmed by any independent technical review.
For a typical buyer in 2025 seeking bankability, long-term warranty security, and access to modern N-type TOPCon technology, Hyundai Energy Solutions is the more defensible default choice. Rarlon PV Tech may suit cost-sensitive projects or markets where Hyundai distribution is limited, but the absence of Tier 1 confirmation and the lack of third-party performance reviews make it harder to recommend for projects requiring project-finance compliance or long operational horizons.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-22
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