--- title: "Hyundai vs SOMI - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare Hyundai vs SOMI solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/hyundai-vs-somi" --- # Hyundai vs SOMI Hyundai has the broader catalog (65 vs 6 models). Hyundai leads on peak efficiency at 23.40%. Hyundai leans bifacial (66% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | Hyundai | SOMI | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | South Korea | | | Headquarters | Seongnam-si | | | Founded | 2004 | | | Employees | 206 | | | Annual capacity | 1.35 GW/year | | | Tier 1 | yes | no | | Listed | Korea Stock Exchange: 322000 | | | Website | [https://www.hd-hyundaies.co.kr](https://www.hd-hyundaies.co.kr) | | 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... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | Hyundai | SOMI | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 65 | 6 | +59 | | Max Power | 640 W | 550 W | +90 W | | Avg Power | 442 W | 538 W | +95 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | Hyundai | SOMI | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 23.40% | 21.30% | +2.10 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 21.49% | 20.80% | +0.69 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | Hyundai | SOMI | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.300%/°C | -0.350%/°C | +0.050 | | Bifacial Share | 43 (66%) | 0 (0%) | +66 pp | | Avg Warranty | 27.4 yrs | 30.0 yrs | +2.6 yr | ## Efficiency distribution Hyundai skews to higher efficiency: 6% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | Hyundai | SOMI | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 7 (10.8%) | 0 | | 20-21% | 17 (26.2%) | 4 (66.7%) | | 21-22% | 12 (18.5%) | 2 (33.3%) | | 22-23% | 25 (38.5%) | 0 | | 23%+ | 4 (6.2%) | 0 | ## Power distribution Hyundai offers more 600W+ panels (5% of lineup) | Power band | Hyundai | SOMI | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 8 (12.3%) | 0 | | 400-499W | 49 (75.4%) | 0 | | 500-599W | 5 (7.7%) | 6 (100.0%) | | 600-699W | 3 (4.6%) | 0 | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **HJT** (38%) Dominant cell tech: **PERC** (100%) | Technology | Hyundai | SOMI | | --- | --- | --- | | HJT | 25 (38.5%) | 0 | | PERC | 25 (38.5%) | 6 (100.0%) | | Unknown | 9 (13.8%) | 0 | | TOPCon | 6 (9.2%) | 0 | ## Top panels, Hyundai | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [HiS-T640NJ](https://comparepv.com/panel/hd-hyundai-energy-solutions-his-t640nj) | 640 | 22.9 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [HiS-T635NJ](https://comparepv.com/panel/hd-hyundai-energy-solutions-his-t635nj) | 635 | 22.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [HiS-T630NJ](https://comparepv.com/panel/hd-hyundai-energy-solutions-his-t630nj) | 630 | 22.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [HiT-H520LF-FB(ZB)](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h520lf-fb-zb) | 520 | 23.4 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [HiT-H515LF-FB(ZB)](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h515lf-fb-zb) | 515 | 23.2 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [HiT-H510LF-FB(ZB)](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h510lf-fb-zb) | 510 | 22.9 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [HiT-H505LF-FB(ZB)](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h505lf-fb-zb) | 505 | 22.7 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [HiT-H500LF-FB(ZB)](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h500lf-fb-zb) | 500 | 22.5 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [HiT-H460LE-FB(ZB)](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h460le-fb-zb) | 460 | 23.0 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [HiT-H460CE-BF](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h460ce-bf) | 460 | 23.0 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | ## Top panels, SOMI | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [SP550M-72HB](https://comparepv.com/panel/somi-sp550m-72hb) | 550 | 21.3 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [SP545M-72HB](https://comparepv.com/panel/somi-sp545m-72hb) | 545 | 21.1 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [SP540M-72HB](https://comparepv.com/panel/somi-sp540m-72hb) | 540 | 20.9 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [SP535M-72HB](https://comparepv.com/panel/somi-sp535m-72hb) | 535 | 20.7 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [SP530M-72HB](https://comparepv.com/panel/somi-sp530m-72hb) | 530 | 20.5 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [SP525M-72HB](https://comparepv.com/panel/somi-sp525m-72hb) | 525 | 20.3 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary Hyundai Energy Solutions is a South Korean manufacturer operating under the HD Hyundai conglomerate, with roots in solar panel production stretching back over two decades. The company is widely recognized as a Tier 1 bankable brand, carries independently certified automated manufacturing, and has built annual production capacity to approximately 1.4 GW. Its panels have been recognized as top performers in PVEL quality and reliability testing, which strengthens its credibility with institutional investors and large-scale project financiers. On balance, Hyundai Energy Solutions carries a clearly established global footprint backed by a major industrial parent. SOMI, by contrast, returned no usable results across multiple targeted searches in industry-standard sources - pv-magazine, solarreviews, energysage, pv-tech, or BloombergNEF Tier 1 lists. Without verifiable information, it is not possible to assign SOMI a Tier 1 status, confirm its country of origin, or describe its production capacity with any confidence. It may be a niche regional distributor, a white-label brand, or a very early-stage entrant not yet indexed by the major solar trade press. For a typical buyer in 2025, Hyundai Energy Solutions is the more defensible choice. Its N-Type TOPCon panels - available in both residential and commercial formats, including bifacial configurations - offer confirmed efficiency ratings above 22%, a 25-year product and performance warranty, and a supply chain tied to a recognized industrial group. SOMI cannot be evaluated on equal terms until credible third-party coverage or a recognized bankability rating emerges. Buyers considering SOMI should request full certification documentation, an independent PVEL or DNV scorecard, and verified installer references before committing. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.solarreviews.com/blog/complete-review-hyundai-solar-panels \| Complete Review of Hyundai Solar Panels 2025 - SolarReviews \| review \- https://pv-magazine-usa.com/press-releases/hd-hyundai-energy-solutions-begins-mass-production-of-n-type-topcon-cells/ \| HD Hyundai Energy Solutions begins mass production of N-Type TOPCon cells \| article \- https://www.cleanenergyreviews.info/blog/hyundai-solar-panels-review \| Hyundai Solar Panels Review - Clean Energy Reviews \| review \- https://www.solarchoice.net.au/products/panels/hyundai-solar-panels-review \| Hyundai Solar Panels - Independent Review by Solar Choice \| review Sources: \- \[Complete Review Of Hyundai Solar Panels In 2025 - SolarReviews\](https://www.solarreviews.com/blog/complete-review-hyundai-solar-panels) \- \[HD Hyundai Energy Solutions begins mass production of N-Type TOPCon cells - PV Magazine USA\](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/press-releases/hd-hyundai-energy-solutions-begins-mass-production-of-n-type-topcon-cells/) \- \[Hyundai Solar Panels Review - Clean Energy Reviews\](https://www.cleanenergyreviews.info/blog/hyundai-solar-panels-review) \- \[Hyundai Solar Panels - Solar Choice\](https://www.solarchoice.net.au/products/panels/hyundai-solar-panels-review) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [Hyundai vs A.B. 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