ASM vs Maxeon - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Maxeon has the broader catalog (36 vs 1 models). Maxeon leads on peak efficiency at 24.00%. Maxeon leans bifacial (53% 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
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Singapore, Singapore
- Listed
- NASDAQ: MAXN
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
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
Maxeon skews to higher efficiency: 8% of lineup is 23%+
Dominant cell tech: <strong>Back Contact</strong> (42%)
The flagships
Written summary
ASM is a small Australian panel assembler founded in 2009 and headquartered in Melbourne. Rather than fabricating photovoltaic cells itself, ASM sources components from Germany, Japan, the United States, and China and assembles them domestically, giving local buyers a locally produced product. The company is privately held with a staff of fewer than a dozen people and serves primarily the Australian residential market. ASM does not appear on BloombergNEF's Tier 1 bankability list, which reflects its niche scale and limited non-recourse financing track record. Maxeon Solar Technologies, by contrast, was spun off from SunPower Corporation in August 2020 and is headquartered in Singapore, with TCL Zhonghuan as a cornerstone investor following a $298 million stake at spin-off. Maxeon holds BloombergNEF Tier 1 status, operates sales in more than 100 countries, and holds over 1,600 patents. By any institutional measure, Maxeon carries the significantly stronger global footprint.
Maxeon's flagship lines are built on proprietary IBC (Interdigitated Back Contact) technology, which moves all metal contacts to the rear of the cell and enables efficiency ratings of up to 24% alongside an annual degradation rate of around 0.25% - roughly half the industry average. The company backs its panels with a warranty of up to 40 years and targets premium residential and commercial rooftop applications worldwide. ASM's catalog has historically centered on monocrystalline modules in the 170-200 W output class - a range well below modern mainstream power levels - with the brand's core value proposition being local assembly and Australian provenance rather than cell-technology leadership.
For most buyers in 2025, Maxeon is the clear default where performance and long-term reliability matter. Its Tier 1 status, IBC efficiency advantage, global service network, and industry-leading warranty justify the premium. ASM may hold appeal for Australian buyers with a strong preference for domestically assembled products, but its limited scale, absence from bankability lists, and lower-wattage portfolio make it a niche choice rather than a general recommendation.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-12
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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.