Hyundai vs YS Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Hyundai has the broader catalog (65 vs 5 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
Guangdong Yaosheng Solar Technology Co., Ltd. (YS SOLAR) is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, sales, and service of photovoltaic and solar thermal products. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guangdong Yaosheng-Yifang Group. YS Solar has become a leading enterprise in the...
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, 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%)
The flagships
Written summary
Hyundai Energy Solutions - now operating under the HD Hyundai brand - is a South Korean manufacturer with deep roots in the wider HD Hyundai conglomerate, which is a Fortune 500 group. The solar division has been producing panels for decades and holds Bloomberg NEF Tier 1 bankability status, meaning major financial institutions are willing to finance projects using its modules. Its annual production capacity stands at approximately 1.4 GW. YS Solar, formally Guangdong Yaosheng Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2009 and headquartered in Meizhou, Guangdong Province. It holds TUV, CE, IEC, and CQC certifications and has exhibited at Intersolar, but no evidence of BloombergNEF Tier 1 listing was found in publicly available sources. On institutional footprint, Hyundai has a clear and substantial advantage.
Hyundai's current product focus centres on N-type TOPCon technology - the company began mass production of TOPCon cells in 2025 - with bifacial modules reaching efficiencies above 24% and covering both premium residential rooftops and mid-scale commercial installations. The lineup targets buyers who prioritise long-term bankability and proven supply chains, backed by 25-to-30-year warranties and an in-house UL- and VDE-accredited test laboratory. YS Solar offers a broader OEM and ODM-oriented catalog that includes PERC half-cell and N-type monocrystalline modules, with output figures up to and beyond 595 W. Its positioning appears aimed at budget and mid-tier commercial buyers, project developers sourcing white-label product, and markets where price per watt is the primary driver.
For a typical buyer in 2025 seeking reliable long-term performance with bankable warranty backing, Hyundai Energy Solutions is the more defensible choice - its Tier 1 status and conglomerate depth reduce counterparty risk. YS Solar may be a viable option for cost-sensitive commercial projects where OEM flexibility matters and the buyer has the means to independently verify module quality, but it cannot be recommended as a default given the absence of confirmed institutional bankability.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-21
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