ASM vs LG - solar panel manufacturer comparison
LG has the broader catalog (24 vs 1 models). LG leads on peak efficiency at 22.10%. LG leans bifacial (17% 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
LG Electronics is a South Korean multinational electronics company. Founded in 1958, LG is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications, and home appliances. Although LG officially closed its solar panel business in 2022, the company continues to offer support for existing...
- Founded
- 1958
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Employees
- 74,000+
- Listed
- KRX: 066570
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
Dominant cell tech: <strong>N-type</strong> (100%)
The flagships
Written summary
ASM, short for Australian Solar Manufacturing Pty Ltd, is a small-scale Australian assembler headquartered in Australia that focuses on producing modules suited to local residential and commercial conditions. Because it sources photovoltaic cells internationally rather than fabricating them domestically, its annual output is modest and it does not appear on BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability lists. LG Electronics, founded in South Korea and formerly one of the most recognizable names in premium residential solar, carried full Tier 1 status and a strong bankability record during its years as an active manufacturer. In February 2022 LG announced it would cease solar production - citing supply chain pressures and intensifying competition from lower-cost Asian rivals - and halted manufacturing by June 2022. On the measure of institutional footprint, LG historically held the considerably stronger position, though that position is now a legacy one rather than an active market presence.
During its active years LG's flagship lines - the NeON 2 and NeON R - used N-type cell architecture and achieved efficiencies up to roughly 22.3%, placing the brand firmly in the premium residential segment. LG also offered an industry-leading 25-year product and performance warranty guaranteeing at least 90.8% output retention and covering labor costs for replacements, a standard that influenced the wider industry. ASM, by contrast, targets the value-conscious Australian buyer who prioritizes domestic assembly and shorter supply chains over cutting-edge cell technology; the brand is generally positioned for standard residential rooftop installs rather than utility-scale or high-performance applications.
For a buyer shopping in 2025, the comparison is complicated by LG's market exit: new LG panels are no longer being manufactured, and available inventory is dwindling. ASM remains an active supplier but operates at a niche scale without Tier 1 certification. A buyer seeking bankable, high-efficiency panels would today be better served by comparing ASM against actively producing Tier 1 brands - such as Jinko, LONGi, or REC - rather than treating LG as a current competitor. LG's legacy panels still carry honored warranties, but sourcing them is increasingly difficult.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-09
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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.