ASM vs LinkSol - solar panel manufacturer comparison
LinkSol has the broader catalog (26 vs 1 models). LinkSol leads on peak efficiency at 18.80%.
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
Shanghai LinkSol New Energy Co., Ltd. manufactures and supplies solar cells, PV ribbons, and off-grid solar modules. The company endeavors to supply high-efficiency solar cells, including Topcon, HJT, BC, and P-type mono series. LinkSol continuously strives to produce cost-effective, green power solutions, empowering...
- Headquarters
- Shanghai, China
- Employees
- 500
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
The flagships
Written summary
Based on my research, I have enough to write an honest comparison. ASM did not surface as a module manufacturer in any credible industry source - only an Australian installer and an unrelated product model designation appeared. LinkSol is a real but niche Shanghai-based company. I will write accordingly with appropriate hedging.
ASM could not be identified through available industry databases, Tier 1 lists, or trade-press coverage as a solar module manufacturer. No production capacity, headquarters detail, or bankability record could be confirmed from any credible source. It is possible the brand operates under a different registered name, serves only a regional market, or is a private-label entity not independently tracked by BloombergNEF or ENF Solar. Buyers or project developers considering ASM modules should request independently verified factory audit reports and ask the supplier to demonstrate BNEF or equivalent bankability evidence before committing. Without a public footprint in recognized industry channels, ASM cannot be assessed on equal terms in this comparison.
LinkSol, formally registered as Shanghai LinkSol New Energy Co., Ltd, is a Chinese manufacturer with a profile listed in the ENF Solar industry directory. Based on publicly available product information, the company produces solar cells across several current cell architectures - including TOPCon, HJT, back-contact (BC), and conventional P-type mono series - as well as PV ribbons, encapsulant, glass, and off-grid modules. This positions LinkSol primarily as a cell and component supplier rather than a mass-market finished-module brand. The company does not appear on any Tier 1 or BloombergNEF bankability list that could be confirmed, and no independent production capacity figure in GW per year was available from searched sources.
Given the absence of verifiable data for ASM and the limited public profile of LinkSol, a straightforward recommendation in favor of either brand is not supportable. A typical buyer prioritizing long-term financial security and warranty backstop would be better served by a confirmed Tier 1 manufacturer until additional documentation from both brands is available.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-16
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