ASM vs Gokin - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Gokin has the broader catalog (44 vs 1 models). Gokin leads on peak efficiency at 24.50%. Gokin leans bifacial (11% 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
Australian Solar Manufacturing (ASM) is a small Australian solar panel assembler that produces crystalline monocrystalline modules domestically using components sourced from Germany, Japan, the USA, and China. The company focuses on providing locally assembled PV modules tailored to Australian conditions, supporting...
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Hallam, Victoria, Australia
- Employees
- 1-10
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
Gokin skews to higher efficiency: 82% of lineup is 23%+
Gokin offers more 600W+ panels (11% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>Back Contact</strong> (100%)
The flagships
Written summary
ASM does not appear in any major solar-industry databases, Tier 1 lists, or trade-press archives returned by multiple targeted searches, which strongly suggests it is either a very small regional brand, a white-label or OEM label, or a name that is not widely indexed in English-language sources. Without credible data, no specific production figures, technology claims, or bankability status can be attributed to ASM.
Gokin Solar, by contrast, is a Chinese manufacturer headquartered in Zhuhai (Guangdong Province) and founded in 2019. It is a relatively young company that has expanded quickly, reaching 17th place in global PV module shipments and 14th place in the domestic Chinese market according to the 2025 Solarbe rankings. It has been consecutively listed in the PVBL Global Top 20 PV Brands for three years, rising to 10th place in 2025. These rankings give it a measurable - if still mid-tier - institutional footprint compared to the dominant "Big Six" Chinese producers.
Gokin's product strategy is built around Back-Contact (BC) technology, a premium cell architecture that eliminates front-side busbars to maximise light capture. Its current BC series covers residential, commercial-and-industrial, and utility-scale applications, with modules rated up to 780 W and stated efficiencies reaching 24.8 percent. The company has also launched an all-black BC variant aimed at design-sensitive residential rooftops, a segment driving its European push - including a formal entry into the Spanish market via a distributor agreement announced at the Genera 2025 trade show.
Because ASM cannot be verified through any reputable independent source, a head-to-head verdict is not possible. For a buyer in 2025-2026 who needs documented bankability, traceable supply-chain data, and a confirmed product roadmap, Gokin Solar is the only one of the two brands that meets that threshold - though buyers should note that its rapid growth and newer market position mean it has less of the multi-decade track record held by industry leaders such as JinkoSolar or Trina Solar.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-16
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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.