--- title: "ASM vs KDM Kingdom Solar - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare ASM vs KDM Kingdom Solar solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-kdm-kingdom-solar" --- # ASM vs KDM Kingdom Solar KDM Kingdom Solar has the broader catalog (3 vs 1 models). KDM Kingdom Solar leads on peak efficiency at 22.80%. ## The two companies | Attribute | ASM | KDM Kingdom Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | Australia | China | | Headquarters | Hallam, Victoria | Hefei | | Founded | 2009 | 2010 | | Employees | 1-10 | 100 | | Annual capacity | | 1 GW/year | | Tier 1 | no | no | | Listed | | | | Website | [https://www.australiansolarmanufacturing.com.au](https://www.australiansolarmanufacturing.com.au) | [https://www.kdmsolar.com](https://www.kdmsolar.com) | 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... KDM Kingdom Solar is a Chinese solar module manufacturer based in Hefei, Anhui Province. The company specializes in manufacturing monocrystalline solar panels for global markets. ## Catalog & Power | Measure | ASM | KDM Kingdom Solar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 1 | 3 | +2 | | Max Power | 170 W | 590 W | +420 W | | Avg Power | 170 W | 533 W | +363 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | ASM | KDM Kingdom Solar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 16.00% | 22.80% | +6.80 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 16.00% | 22.46% | +6.46 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | ASM | KDM Kingdom Solar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.438%/°C | -0.290%/°C | +0.148 | | Bifacial Share | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | | | Avg Warranty | - | 30.0 yrs | | ## Efficiency distribution | Efficiency band | ASM | KDM Kingdom Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 1 (100.0%) | 0 | | 22-23% | 0 | 3 (100.0%) | ## Power distribution | Power band | ASM | KDM Kingdom Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 1 (100.0%) | 0 | | 400-499W | 0 | 1 (33.3%) | | 500-599W | 0 | 2 (66.7%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **N-type** (100%) | Technology | ASM | KDM Kingdom Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | Unknown | 1 (100.0%) | 0 | | N-type | 0 | 3 (100.0%) | ## Top panels, ASM | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [ASM170M](https://comparepv.com/panel/australian-solar-manufacturing-asm170m) | 170 | 16.0 | -0.438 | Monocrystalline | ## Top panels, KDM Kingdom Solar | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [KD-M590-144-N](https://comparepv.com/panel/kdm-kingdom-solar-kd-m590-144-n) | 590 | 22.8 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [KD-M570-144-N](https://comparepv.com/panel/kdm-kingdom-solar-kd-m570-144-n) | 570 | 22.1 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [KD-M440-108-N](https://comparepv.com/panel/kingdom-kd-m440-108-n) | 440 | 22.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary ASM is a brand for which no verifiable independent profile could be located through public industry sources as of mid-2025. It does not appear in BloombergNEF Tier 1 references, the ENF Solar directory, or the major trade-press archives consulted for this comparison. Absent that data, any claim about ASM's origin, production scale, or market position would be speculative. KDM Kingdom Solar, by contrast, has a documentable profile: Zhejiang Kingdom Solar Energy Technic Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Zhejiang province, China, operates as a vertically integrated producer covering silicon ingots, wafers, cells, and finished modules, and publicly states an annual production capacity of approximately 1 GW with distribution reaching more than 100 countries. KDM does not appear on the publicly referenced BloombergNEF Tier 1 lists, which places it outside the bankability tier typically required by project-finance lenders for large utility-scale work. Kingdom Solar does hold a broad certification portfolio including TUV, IEC 61215, IEC 61730, CE, and ISO 9001, indicating a credible quality process for export markets. Kingdom Solar's catalog spans PERC-based monocrystalline and polycrystalline formats alongside half-cell and multi-busbar designs, with a 182 mm wafer series rated in the 530-550 W range. ENF Solar datasheet listings also reference TOPCon-based products, suggesting a technology migration consistent with wider Chinese industry trends toward higher-efficiency cell architectures. Given its certification depth and export reach, KDM is most naturally positioned for budget-to-mid-tier commercial installations and off-grid residential projects where competitive pricing outweighs the need for Tier 1 bankability. Because no credible independent data for ASM as a solar manufacturer could be retrieved, a fair head-to-head verdict is not possible. Buyers evaluating ASM should request current IEC test reports, a verifiable factory audit, and financial references before committing to a procurement. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.energysage.com/supplier/24270/kingdom-solar/ \| Kingdom Solar supplier profile and buyer reviews - EnergySage \| review \- https://www.enfsolar.com/kingdom-solar \| Kingdom Solar company profile - ENF Solar industry directory \| article \- https://www.enfsolar.com/pv/panel-datasheet/crystalline/48679 \| Kingdom Solar 182 Series KDM530-550W-144HF datasheet - ENF \| article Sources: \- \[Kingdom Solar - Profile & Reviews - EnergySage\](https://www.energysage.com/supplier/24270/kingdom-solar/) \- \[Zhejiang Kingdom Solar Energy Technic Co., Ltd. - ENF Solar\](https://www.enfsolar.com/kingdom-solar) \- \[Kingdom Solar 182 Series KDM530-550W Datasheet - ENF\](https://www.enfsolar.com/pv/panel-datasheet/crystalline/48679) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [ASM vs A.B. 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