Hyundai Solar Panels Review
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Hyundai Energy Solutions produces high-quality shingled solar modules. They are one of the biggest consumer brand names in the world. The company is a Blue Chip Solar manufacturer and is ranked as number 1 for 2023.
The Hyundai Solar panels have been installed in Australia since 2009 and since 2019 they’ve increased the product warranty to 25 years for all Hyundai Energy Solution modules. That is why we gave them an overall rating of 8.3/10.
Pros and Cons of Hyundai Solar Panels
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Reliable 25-year warranties | High upfront costs |
| High mechanical strength | |
| Perc shingled cell technology | |
| Panels tested under harsh conditions |
How much do Hyundai Solar Panels cost?
Hyundai offers high-quality, reliable, and durable solar panels that have undergone rigorous industrial engineering. On average, the panels cost between $0.75 to $1.00 per watt depending on the size system you purchase. The cost for a fully installed system includes:
- Complete turnkey solar system installation with the Hyundai solar modules
- Installation by a pre-vetted solar installer from gosolarquotes.com network
- STC solar rebate and GST
| System Size (kW) | Average cost (fully installed) |
|---|---|
| 6kW | $7,500 |
| 8kW | $9,300 |
| 10kW | $12,000 |
Note: The actual prices vary depending on location, the solar installer you choose, and the preferred inverter brand.
How are Hyundai Solar modules better or worse than their competitors
Cost: 8
Quality: 8
Warranty: 9
Efficiency: 8.5
Performance: 8
Value for money: 8.5
Overall Rating: 8.3/10
Although Hyundai has been manufacturing solar panels for a little over 10 years, their panels are among the best in the solar markets. Their panels have an excellent efficiency rating and performance, and their relatively low cost makes them a top choice in the Australian market.
Hyundai VS. LG VS. Q Cells solar panels
Here is how Hyundai solar panels compare to its competitors.
| Product name | Hyundai SG Series | LG NeON R Series | Q Cells Q. PEAK Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer Logo |  |  |  |
| Product image |  |  |  |
| Cell Number | 340 cells | 60 cells | 60 solar cells |
| Cell Type | Perc Monocrystalline shingled silicon cell | Monocrystalline/ N-type | Monocrystalline Q.ANTUM half cells |
| Power Output | 350W | 350W - 380W | 390W |
| Solar Panel Efficiency | 20.2% | 22.0% | 20.8% |
| Company average turnover (USD) | $39 billion | $47.91 billion | $2.42 billion |
| Annual Power Degradation | 0.55% | 0.3% | 0.54% |
| Number of busbars | N/A | 9 | 12 |
| Approximate cost per watt (AUD retail incl GST) | $0.62 | $1.25 | $1.00 |
| Approximate cost per module (AUD retail incl GST) | $217 | $468 | $375 |
| Dimensions | 1,622 × 1,068 × 35mm (L × W × H) | 1,700mm x 1,016mm x 40 mm | 1840 x 1030 x 32mm |
| Weight | 19.8kg | 17.5kg | 19.5kg |
| Product Warranty | 25 years | 25 years | 25 years |
| Performance Warranty | 25 years | 25 years | 25 years |
| Operational Temperature Range | -40 ~ 85°C | −40° C to +90° C | -40°C – 85°C |
| Made in | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Datasheet supplied? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Are Hyundai panels perfect for rooftop solar?
Yes, Hyundai solar panels are suitable for rooftop solar because of their impressive module efficiencies and high power output. The panels can also withstand heavy snow and wind loads, making them ideal for harsh weather conditions.
Range of Hyundai panels
All Hyundai panels have been approved by the Clean Energy Council. They also meet the standards for the Australian Government rebate system. The models available in Australia include:
- RG Series
- SG Series
- VG Series
- UF Series
RG Series
The Hyundai RG series boasts a high efficiency of 18.9%, placing them among the best solar panels in the market.
Features
- Monocrystalline silicon type
- PERC cell technology
- 18.0% to 18.9% module efficiency
- 12-year product warranty on materials and workmanship
- 30-year performance warranty with 80.2% power output
- 0.6% annual degradation
- Anti Light Induced Degradation and Potential Induced Degradation
- Salt mist corrosion-resistant material
Cell technology
These panels utilize the PERC technology that provides ultra-high efficiency with better performance in low irradiation. This maximizes their installation in limited space.
PERC cell technology improves the efficiency of standard cells. It maximizes energy output due to the higher energy conversion, making it a more cost-effective technology.
Efficiency
The efficiency of RG Series panels is incredibly high. In the initial year, the panels exhibited an efficiency of 97.6%, which is seen in other top brands such as LG and SunPower. By the end of 30 years, the panels’ efficiency stands at 80.2%.
Warranty/ Guarantee
Hyundai RG Series solar panels come with a 12-year product warranty covering materials and workmanship. This warranty meets the industry standard. Most high-end solar panels come with a 25-year product warranty, but this does not mean that Hyundai panels are less effective.
The panels also offer a 30-year performance warranty, which compensates for the short material warranty. This warranty offers peace of mind due to the power output guarantee for your home for 30 years.
Peak Performance
Under optimum conditions, the maximum output of these panels is 310W with a module efficiency of 18.9%.
These panels also perform excellently with a low -0.40% temperature coefficient of Pmax and a nominal operating solar cell temperature of 46 degrees Celsius.
Datasheet: RG Series
SG Series
The SG Series is one of Hyundai’s Perc Shingled cell series with a maximum power output of 350W and a module efficiency of 20.2%. This series is designed for both commercial and residential applications.
Features
- Monocrystalline silicon solar cell
- Perc shingled cell technology
- 25-year product warranty
- 30-year performance warranty with 84.8% power output guarantee
- 0.55% annual degradation rate
- 2400 Pa wind load and 5400 Pa snow load capacity
- corrosion-resistant
Cell technology
The Hyundai SG series uses PERC shingled technology that provides ultra-high efficiency of over 20% with improved performance under low irradiation. This technology maximizes the installation capacity of the panels in limited space.
Efficiency
This series boasts a high efficiency of 98.0% in the initial year. With a slow annual degradation rate of 0.55%, you are guaranteed an efficiency of 84.8% by the 25th year.
Warranty/ Guarantee
Hyundai Solar backs its panels with a warranty of 25 years for their products. This warranty covers materials and labor. The panels also come with a performance warranty of 25 years, which exceeds the industry standard.
Peak Performance
Under the right conditions, the maximum output of these panels is 350W with a module efficiency of 20.2%. Their low-temperature coefficient of Pmax of -0.34% makes them ideal for any weather.
Datasheet: SG Series
VG Series
The Hyundai VG Series is another highly efficient module balancing flexibility, high output, and aesthetics. It is designed for both residential and commercial applications.
Features
- Monocrystalline silicon solar cell
- Perc shingled cell technology
- 25-year product warranty
- 30-year performance warranty with 84.8% power output guarantee
- Up to 20.7% module efficiency
- 0.55% annual degradation ratesalt
- 2400 Pa wind load and 5400 Pa snow load capacity
- corrosion-resistant
Cell technology
The VG Series also utilizes Perc Shingled cell technology. The panel is based on the 166mm cell format, resulting in fewer cells per string and a lower voltage. With a lower voltage, more panels can be used per string.
Efficiency
The VG series is among the top-rated Hyundai solar modules. Their initial power output stands at 98.0%. After the first year, the efficiency drops and maintains at about 94% for the next ten years. The panels reach an efficiency of 84.8% by the 25th year when their performance warranty expires.
Warranty/ Guarantee
These panels come with a 25-year product warranty on both materials and workmanship and a linear power warranty of 25 years.
Peak Performance
The maximum performance of the Hyundai VG Series solar panels is 405W for a 340-cell module with high efficiency of 20.7%. This series is one of Hyundai’s top performers.
Datasheet: VG Series
UF Series
The UF Series is Hyundai’s most efficient panel, boasting a maximum module efficiency of 21.3% and a power rating of up to 400W.
Features
- M3+ shingled cells (360 cells)
- Perc shingled cell technology
- 25-year product warranty
- 25-year performance warranty with 84.8% power output guarantee
- 0.55% annual degradation ratesalt
- 2400 Pa wind load and 5400 Pa snow load capacity
- Corrosion-resistant
- Anti-light-induced degradation and potential-induced degradation
Cell technology
While most solar panel manufacturers use larger cells (166mm/182mm) to design their solar panels, the UF Series uses the smaller, older M3/158.75mm cell size that uses 10 strings of 36 cells. The shingled panels have several layers of solar cells that link each other. The cells are electrically connected using an electrically conductive adhesive.
Efficiency
The UF Series comes with an initial efficiency of 98.0%. After 25 years, when the warranty expires, the panels exhibit an efficiency of 84.8%, which is still high compared to most solar panels.
Warranty/ Guarantee
Hyundai offers a 25-year product warranty on materials and workmanship (Australia and EU only) and a linear power warranty of 25 years as well on their UF Series. With such a strong backing, you are assured that your investment will be safe for the entirety of the panel’s lifetime.
Peak Performance
Under optimal conditions, the UF series produces up to 400W. Also, they have a high module efficiency of 21.3% and a temperature coefficient of Pmax of -0.340%.
Datasheet: UF Series
Latest leap forwards for Hyundai panels
Since its founding, Hyundai has produced quality solar panels with a high-efficiency rating. Their panels are affordable, durable, and can withstand rigorous weather conditions. Some of their panels include the Hyundai RI Series, RG Series, HG Series, SG Series, VG Series, and UF Series, with module efficiencies ranging from 18% to 21%.
The Shingle Perc Module, the VI Series, is Hyundai’s most recent creation. The module is available in Australian and European markets and will soon be available in the global solar market.
This series features three panels with power outputs of 470W, 475W, and 480W. Their module efficiency ranges from 20.1% to 20.5%. This series is among the best panels in the market.
Hyundai continues to shock the global market with its breathtaking innovations. Currently, the company is among the top-rated PV solar manufacturers in the industry.
Why Hyundai solar panels?
Hyundai Heavy Industries Green Energy, a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries, has been manufacturing solar energy since 2005 and produces Tier 1 solar modules. This company has been in business for a long time, giving you security and confidence that they will still be operating when the panels’ lifetime ends.
Each Hyundai solar panel comes with a 10-year product warranty and a 25-year performance warranty (30-year performance warranty for the RG series). Hyundai’s performance warranty is higher than the average market offer.
Hyundai Solar provides panels with a high module efficiency of 19.0%. The per-square-foot power generation of the panels is much higher than most brands in the industry.
All the Hyundai solar panels meet the Australian Government Initiative standards. The panels have gone through and passed all UL/VDE lab tests at the Hyundai Research and Development Centre, an accredited test laboratory for the UL and VDE global safety certifications.
Hyundai solar panels are tough enough to withstand the harsh conditions in Australia. Their mechanical strength is unmatched as they can withstand strong winds and heavy snow. Therefore, these panels have been approved to be installed in the Northern Territory.
UF
HG
OI
OF
MF
GH
KN
UF
| HiE-SUF | |
| Cells Number | 158.75 cells |
| Cell Type | Monocrystalline |
| Power Output | 385-400W |
| Solar Panel Efficiency | 21.80% |
| Annual Power Degradation | 0.55% |
| Dimensions | 1646×1140×35 mm |
| Weight | 20.5 kg |
| Product Warranty | 25 years |
| Performance Warranty | 25 years |
| Operational Temperature Range | -40~+85º C |
HG
| HiE-SHG(FB) | |
| Cells Number | 320 cells |
| Cell Type | Monocrystalline |
| Power Output | 420-440W |
| Solar Panel Efficiency | 21.10% |
| Annual Power Degradation | 0.55% |
| Dimensions | 1,899 × 1,096× 30 mm |
| Weight | 21.8 kg |
| Product Warranty | 15 years |
| Performance Warranty | 25 years |
| Operational Temperature Range | -40~+85º C |
OI
| HiT-HxxxOI | |
| Cells Number | 144 cells |
| Cell Type | N-Type HJT |
| Power Output | 580-600W |
| Solar Panel Efficiency | 22.84% |
| Annual Power Degradation | 0.375% |
| Dimensions | 2,278 x 1,134 x 30 mm |
| Weight | 32 kg |
| Product Warranty | 15 years |
| Performance Warranty | 25 years |
| Operational Temperature Range | -40~+85º C |
OF
| HiT-HOF-BF | |
| Cells Number | 108 cells |
| Cell Type | N-Type HJT |
| Power Output | 430-450W |
| Solar Panel Efficiency | 22.79% |
| Annual Power Degradation | 0.375% |
| Dimensions | 2,278 x 1,134 x 30 mm |
| Weight | 22 kg |
| Product Warranty | 30 years |
| Performance Warranty | 30 years |
| Operational Temperature Range | -40~+85º C |
MF
| HiT-HMF-FB | |
| Cells Number | 108 cells |
| Cell Type | N-Type HJT |
| Power Output | 425-445W |
| Solar Panel Efficiency | 22.79% |
| Annual Power Degradation | 0.375% |
| Dimensions | 1,172 x 1,134 x 30 mm |
| Weight | 22 kg |
| Product Warranty | 30 years |
| Performance Warranty | 30 years |
| Operational Temperature Range | -40~+85º C |
GH
| HiT-HGH | |
| Cells Number | 132 cells |
| Cell Type | N-Type HJT |
| Power Output | 700-720W |
| Solar Panel Efficiency | 23.18% |
| Annual Power Degradation | 0.375% |
| Dimensions | 2,384 x 1,303 x 35 mm |
| Weight | 38.7 kg |
| Product Warranty | 15 years |
| Performance Warranty | 30 years |
| Operational Temperature Range | -40~+85º C |
KN
| HiE-SKN | |
| Cells Number | 345 cells |
| Cell Type | N-Type HJT |
| Power Output | 535-550W |
| Solar Panel Efficiency | 21% |
| Annual Power Degradation | 0.55% |
| Dimensions | 2,384 x 1,096 x 35 mm |
| Weight | 28.3 kg |
| Product Warranty | 25 years |
| Performance Warranty | 25 years |
| Operational Temperature Range | -40~+85º C |
Cell technology
Hyundai solar panels feature PERL (Passivated Emitter Rear Locally-Diffused solar cell), PERC (Passive Emitter and Rear Cell), and shingled cell technologies.
PERL cell technology
The monocrystalline PERL cells adopt the Local Black Surface Field technology on their backside. PERL combines both PERC and PERT technologies to produce higher-efficiency cells. PERL monocrystalline cells’ front and rear surfaces are passivated like PERC cells.
What sets these two technologies apart is that for PERL cells, the rear surface is locally diffused at the metal contacts only to decrease the recombination rate and maintain a good electrical contact at the same time.
At the module level, a higher open-circuit voltage can be reached for the N-type PERL solar cells featuring a low-doped boron emitter and SiO2 passivated rear. Besides, the high conversion efficiency of about 22% or more can be achieved by PERL solar cells featuring a high surface concentration boron emitter and a passivated PECVD SiN x rear.
PERL cells have a high life expectancy and can achieve an efficiency of up to 25%.
PERC cell technology
PERC technology cells feature an additional dielectric passivation layer on the rear surface. This aims to increase the energy conversion of the cells for high energy output. The dielectric passivation layer also reduces electric recombination that may block electrons’ free flow through the cell. This increases the efficiency of the module.
The light-capturing ability of the cell is also increased, producing more energy that makes the cells efficient.
Shingled Cell Technology
Typically, conventional solar panels consist of 60 to 72 solar cells that are electrically connected using metallic busbars. The solar cells have gaps around them, allowing busbars to cross over, linking them together.
Shingled solar panels are quite different from conventional half-cut solar panels. A shingled solar panel is split 5 times. Therefore, if 1/5th of the panels are shaded, the standard half-cell only pumps 50% of electricity. In comparison, shingled solar panel pumps up to 80%, feeding an additional 30% of electricity into your solar inverter.
Hyundai solar panel specification/ datasheet
| RG | SG | VG | UF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cell Number | 60 cells | 340 cells | 340 cells | 360 cells |
| Cell Type | Monocrystalline | Perc Monocrystalline Shingled silicon cell | Perc Monocrystalline Shingled cell | M3+ shingled cells |
| Power Output | 295W – 310W | 350W | 405W | 400W |
| Panel Efficiency | 18.9% | 20.2% | 20.7% | 21.3% |
| Annual Power Degradation | 0.6% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.55% |
| Dimensions | 998mmW x 1,640mm Lx 35mmH | 1,622 × 1,068 × 35mm (L × W × H) | 1,719 × 1,140 × 35mm (L × W × H) | 1,646×1,140×35 mm (L×W×H) |
| Weight | 17.5kg | 19.8kg | 22.0kg | 20.5kg |
| Product Warranty | 12 year | 25 years | 25 years | 25 years |
| Performance Warranty | 30 year | 25 year | 25 year | 25 years |
| Operational Temperature Range | 46°C ± 2 | -40 ~ 85°C | -40 ~ 85°C | -40 ~ 85°C |
| Made in | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
Hyundai company history
Hyundai is one of the largest companies in the world, widely known for its car manufacturing business. This company was founded in 1947, and it currently holds the third position in auto manufacturing globally.
Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, a division of the Hyundai Group, was formed in 1972 and is a global leader and innovator in renewable energy. HHI employs over 48,000 employees and is a worldwide leader with over $30 billion in revenue. The company entered the solar industry in 2005 as Hyundai Green Energy but was later renamed Hyundai Energy Solutions in 2019.
Hyundai Solar set foot in the Australian solar Market in 2009 and has an office in Martin Place, Sidney. In 2011, the company exited the Australian market leaving many unhappy customers, but it began resupplying solar modules in Australia in 2018. Currently, they have signed up distribution agreements with several supply partners, including Solar Juice.
With an Australian office, homeowners can be assured that their warranty claims will be addressed immediately. Also, it will be much easier and faster to contact the company in case of any quality and performance issues with the panels.
