Hyundai vs Tata Power Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Hyundai has the broader catalog (65 vs 38 models). Hyundai leads on peak efficiency at 23.40%. Tata Power Solar leans bifacial (100% 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
Tata Power Solar is India's largest integrated solar company. They operate in manufacturing solar modules, EPC services for solar power projects, and creating innovative solar products. The company is committed to providing access to energy, especially in remote, off-grid parts of India.
- Founded
- 1989
- Headquarters
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Annual capacity
- 4.3 GW/year
- Employees
- 1,245
- Listed
- NSE: TATAPOWER
- 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
Hyundai skews to higher efficiency: 6% of lineup is 23%+
Tata Power Solar offers more 600W+ panels (24% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (38%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>PERC</strong> (82%)
The flagships
Written summary
Hyundai Energy Solutions (now officially HD Hyundai Energy Solutions) is a South Korean manufacturer that entered the solar market in 2004 and became an independent entity in 2016. It operates as a subsidiary of HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering and maintains manufacturing facilities in South Korea, with an annual module production capacity reported at over 1 GW. Its Tier 1 or BloombergNEF bankability status could not be confirmed by current public sources, though it is widely distributed through installer networks in North America, Europe, and Australia and is recognized by SolarReviews as one of the more reputable mid-tier brands. Tata Power Solar, by contrast, was founded in 1989 in India, is part of the broader Tata Group conglomerate, and holds confirmed BNEF Tier 1 status. Its Tamil Nadu facility has crossed 4 GW of cumulative module output as of mid-2025, and the brand earned a Top Performer designation in the 2025 Kiwa PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard. In terms of institutional footprint and bankability on large projects, Tata Power Solar carries the stronger credentials.
On the product side, Hyundai targets mainly residential and small commercial rooftop installations. Its current lineup spans legacy PERC-based modules and a newer N-Type TOPCon series, the NF(BK) line, with efficiencies cited up to around 22.5 percent - competitive for the premium residential segment. Tata Power Solar addresses a wider range of applications, from residential rooftops through utility-scale ground mounts, with a catalog that includes both Mono PERC and TOPCon modules. The brand's bifacial offerings are particularly suited to larger ground-mount or commercial rooftop projects.
For a typical residential buyer in North America or Europe seeking a well-warranted panel with solid brand backing, Hyundai is a reasonable choice. For utility-scale or commercial procurement - especially in India or export markets where bankability matters to lenders - Tata Power Solar's confirmed Tier 1 status and scale make it the more defensible default.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-22
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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.