Hyundai vs Renesola - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Renesola has the broader catalog (115 vs 65 models). Renesola leads on peak efficiency at 23.51%.
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
Renesola, established in 2005, is a pioneer in the global new energy field, committed to mitigating global warming and providing quality power station solutions for global clients. They offer one-stop solutions including development, financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance, along with...
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Shanghai, China
- Annual capacity
- 16.5+ GW/year
- Employees
- 100-500
- Listed
- NYSE: SOL
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
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
Renesola skews to higher efficiency: 10% of lineup is 23%+
Renesola offers more 600W+ panels (30% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (38%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>N-type</strong> (77%)
The flagships
Written summary
Hyundai Energy Solutions is the solar manufacturing arm of the South Korean HD Hyundai conglomerate, with roots in the broader Hyundai industrial group and a long track record of supplying modules to residential and light-commercial markets in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Its Tier 1 bankability status has not been consistently confirmed in recent independent listings, so it is best described as a mid-tier brand with strong parent-company credibility rather than a front-runner in the BloombergNEF rankings. Renesola, founded in 2005 and headquartered in China, has a more clearly documented institutional position - the company has retained its place on the BloombergNEF Tier 1 PV module manufacturer list across multiple consecutive quarters through late 2025, and its Yancheng facility is being built out toward an eventual 10 GW of module capacity. On institutional footprint alone, Renesola currently holds the stronger verified standing.
In terms of product direction, Hyundai Energy Solutions began mass production of N-type TOPCon cells in 2025 and now fields a range that spans entry-level PERC residential panels to higher-wattage bifacial TOPCon modules aimed at commercial rooftops and small ground-mount systems. The brand is generally positioned as a value alternative to premium names like LG or SunPower, offering 25-year product and performance warranties at a competitive price point. Renesola's current catalog likewise centers on N-type TOPCon monocrystalline modules - including its Saturn series all-black panels - with a 30-year linear power output warranty and pricing that targets budget-conscious commercial and residential buyers globally.
For a typical buyer in 2025, Renesola's confirmed Tier 1 status and expanding manufacturing scale give it a measurable bankability edge, which matters most for project financing and long-term warranty security. Hyundai Energy Solutions remains a credible option where brand recognition and Korean manufacturing heritage carry weight, but buyers seeking independently verified institutional backing will find Renesola the more defensible default at this point in time.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-15
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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.