Hyundai vs Talesun - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Talesun has the broader catalog (144 vs 65 models). Talesun leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%.
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
Talesun Solar, a subsidiary of Zhongli Group, is a leading global photovoltaic manufacturer specializing in the development, manufacturing, and delivery of high-quality solar modules and integrated PV energy solutions. The company provides clean and affordable PV energy solutions for residential, commercial, and...
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Suzhou, China
- Annual capacity
- 5+ GW/year
- Employees
- 501
- 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
Talesun skews to higher efficiency: 28% of lineup is 23%+
Talesun offers more 600W+ panels (49% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (38%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (44%)
The flagships
Written summary
Hyundai Energy Solutions - now branded HD Hyundai Energy Solutions - is a South Korean manufacturer that launched its solar business in 2004, operating out of Seongnam-si and backed by the wider HD Hyundai industrial group. The company holds Tier 1 / BloombergNEF bankable status and runs approximately 1.4 GW of annual production capacity, making it a mid-scale player by global standards. Talesun Solar, founded in 2010 and headquartered in China, has accumulated 36 GW in cumulative module shipments and was named to BloombergNEF's Q1 2025 Tier 1 PV Module Maker list. Both brands carry bankable credentials, but Talesun's cumulative shipment volume and confirmed BNEF 2025 listing give it a somewhat stronger institutional footprint at the global project-finance level.
On the product side, HD Hyundai Energy Solutions focuses on residential and commercial rooftop markets, with its flagship XG and NF series using N-type TOPCon and shingled half-cut monocrystalline cells. Efficiency ratings across its lineup run up to roughly 22.5-22.9%, and the brand is often positioned as a premium-value option - reliable performance without the top-tier price of the market leaders. Talesun serves a wider spectrum of applications, from residential rooftops to utility-scale ground mounts, and has invested in both TOPCon and heterojunction (HJT) cell technology, with module wattage extending up to 710 W for large-format commercial and utility modules. Talesun's broader wattage range and dual technology pathway make it more versatile for large project developers.
For a typical residential buyer in 2025, HD Hyundai Energy Solutions is a solid and well-supported choice if sourced through a regional installer network, particularly in markets where the brand has established distribution. Talesun is the more logical default for buyers seeking higher-wattage modules for commercial or utility-scale work, or where competitive BNEF-bankable pricing is the primary concern. The two brands are not directly interchangeable in practice: Hyundai skews residential and premium-value, while Talesun serves a broader, more utility-oriented buyer profile.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-03
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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.