--- title: "ASM vs Mission Solar - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare ASM vs Mission Solar solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-mission-solar" --- # ASM vs Mission Solar Mission Solar has the broader catalog (24 vs 1 models). Mission Solar leads on peak efficiency at 23.00%. Mission Solar leans bifacial (75% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | ASM | Mission Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | Australia | United States | | Headquarters | Hallam, Victoria | San Antonio | | Founded | 2009 | 2014 | | Employees | 1-10 | | | Annual capacity | | | | Tier 1 | no | no | | Listed | | | | Website | [https://www.australiansolarmanufacturing.com.au](https://www.australiansolarmanufacturing.com.au) | [https://www.missionsolar.com](https://www.missionsolar.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... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | ASM | Mission Solar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 1 | 24 | +23 | | Max Power | 170 W | 670 W | +500 W | | Avg Power | 170 W | 554 W | +384 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | ASM | Mission Solar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 16.00% | 23.00% | +7.00 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 16.00% | 22.11% | +6.11 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | ASM | Mission Solar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.438%/°C | -0.313%/°C | +0.125 | | Bifacial Share | 0 (0%) | 18 (75%) | +75 pp | | Avg Warranty | - | 28.8 yrs | | ## Efficiency distribution Mission Solar skews to higher efficiency: 8% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | ASM | Mission Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 1 (100.0%) | 0 | | 20-21% | 0 | 2 (8.3%) | | 21-22% | 0 | 7 (29.2%) | | 22-23% | 0 | 13 (54.2%) | | 23%+ | 0 | 2 (8.3%) | ## Power distribution Mission Solar offers more 600W+ panels (25% of lineup) | Power band | ASM | Mission Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 1 (100.0%) | 0 | | 400-499W | 0 | 6 (25.0%) | | 500-599W | 0 | 12 (50.0%) | | 600-699W | 0 | 6 (25.0%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **N-type** (38%) | Technology | ASM | Mission Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | Unknown | 1 (100.0%) | 0 | | N-type | 0 | 9 (37.5%) | | PERC | 0 | 9 (37.5%) | | TOPCon | 0 | 6 (25.0%) | ## 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, Mission Solar | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [MST12670HP3G](https://comparepv.com/panel/mission-solar-mst12670hp3g) | 670 | 21.6 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [MST12665HP3G](https://comparepv.com/panel/mission-solar-mst12665hp3g) | 665 | 21.4 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [MST12660HP3G](https://comparepv.com/panel/mission-solar-mst12660hp3g) | 660 | 21.2 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [MST12R620HN3G](https://comparepv.com/panel/mission-solar-mst12r620hn3g) | 620 | 23.0 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [MST12R615HN3G](https://comparepv.com/panel/mission-solar-mst12r615hn3g) | 615 | 22.8 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [MST12R610HN3G](https://comparepv.com/panel/mission-solar-mst12r610hn3g) | 610 | 22.6 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [MSH10-595HN4G](https://comparepv.com/panel/mission-solar-msh10-595hn4g) | 595 | 23.0 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [MSI10-590HN4G](https://comparepv.com/panel/mission-solar-msi10-590hn4g) | 590 | 22.9 | -0.298 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [MSH10-590HN4G](https://comparepv.com/panel/mission-solar-msh10-590hn4g) | 590 | 22.8 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [MSI10-585HN4G](https://comparepv.com/panel/mission-solar-msi10-585hn4g) | 585 | 22.7 | -0.298 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary ASM does not appear in the mainstream solar-panel literature as a module manufacturer with meaningful independent third-party coverage. The name most commonly surfaces in trade press as a reference to ASM Pacific Technology's equipment-side "ASM Alternative Energy" brand, which focuses on cell metallization and module assembly machinery rather than finished panels for the market. Because no credible reviewer or bankability analyst appears to have profiled an "ASM" solar module brand with verifiable production capacity, efficiency data, or warranty terms, the profile below must rely on qualitative characterisation for that side of the comparison, while Mission Solar is covered in concrete detail. Mission Solar Energy is a U.S. manufacturer headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, where it has operated since 2014. The company operates a roughly 1 GW annual module assembly facility and in early 2025 announced a $265 million investment to add approximately 2 GW of domestic solar cell capacity, which would make it one of the few vertically integrated American producers. Its panels carry UL and CEC certifications and have been described by distributors and review platforms as Tier-1 bankable quality, though Mission Solar does not formally appear on the BloombergNEF Tier 1 list alongside the largest global volume players. ASM, by contrast, has no publicly documented bankability standing, production scale, or certification record that a third-party source has confirmed for solar modules. Mission Solar therefore holds a clear institutional advantage for U.S.-financed projects. On the product side, Mission Solar's catalog centres on monocrystalline modules using PERC cell technology, with power outputs in the 390 W to 435 W range and efficiencies running from roughly 19.4% to 19.9% for standard residential and commercial formats. The company has also introduced N-type TOPCon bifacial modules targeting commercial and utility-scale ground-mount applications at outputs up to 590 W. Performance warranties run 25 to 30 years with first-year degradation capped at 2% and annual degradation thereafter around 0.58%. For a buyer evaluating American-made panels for a residential or mid-scale commercial rooftop in 2025, Mission Solar represents a credible, well-documented choice at a competitive price point. ASM cannot be recommended in the same breath without independent evidence of its module product line, supply chain reliability, or after-sales support. \---LINKS--- \- https://news.energysage.com/mission-solar-the-complete-review/ \| Mission Solar - The Complete Review \| EnergySage \| review \- https://www.solarreviews.com/blog/mission-solar-panels-complete-review \| Mission Solar Panels - Complete Review \| SolarReviews \| review \- https://www.ecowatch.com/solar/reviews/mission-solar-panels \| Mission Solar Panels 2026 Review - Cost, Warranty and Efficiency \| review \- https://solartechonline.com/blog/mission-solar-panels-review-2025/ \| Mission Solar Panels Review 2025 - Performance, Pricing and Quality \| review \- https://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/asm-alternative-energy-brand-debuts-at-snec-2015-integrates-leading-metallization-innovator-dek-solar-and-pv-solutions-from-asm-pacific-technology-ltd-20043179 \| ASM Alternative Energy Brand Debuts at SNEC 2015 \| article Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [ASM vs A.B. Energy](https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-a-b-energy) - [AE Solar vs Mission Solar](https://comparepv.com/ae-solar-vs-mission-solar) - [ASM vs AEET](https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-aeet) - [AIKO vs Mission Solar](https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-mission-solar) - [ASM vs AKCOME](https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-akcome) - [ARTsolar vs Mission Solar](https://comparepv.com/artsolar-vs-mission-solar) --- Source: https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-mission-solar Not in this file, on the page: the distributions above drawn as charts.