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title: "ASM vs PVolution - Brand Comparison | ComparePV"
description: "Compare ASM vs PVolution solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background."
source: "https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-pvolution"
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# ASM vs PVolution

PVolution has the broader catalog (60 vs 1 models). PVolution leads on peak efficiency at 24.30%. PVolution leans bifacial (92% of lineup).


## The two companies


| Attribute | ASM | PVolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Country | Australia | Germany |
| Headquarters | Hallam, Victoria | Grünwald |
| Founded | 2009 |  |
| Employees | 1-10 | 2-10 |
| Annual capacity |  |  |
| Tier 1 | no |  |
| Listed |  |  |
| Website | [https://www.australiansolarmanufacturing.com.au](https://www.australiansolarmanufacturing.com.au) | [https://pvolution.de](https://pvolution.de) |

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...

PVolution GmbH is a small German company specializing in the manufacturing of high-quality photovoltaic modules with customized solutions for individual customer needs. Based in Grünwald near Munich, the company focuses on efficiency, durability, and sustainability, using certified materials and components. It...


## Catalog & Power


| Measure | ASM | PVolution | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Panel Models | 1 | 60 | +59 |
| Max Power | 170 W | 720 W | +550 W |
| Avg Power | 170 W | 506 W | +336 W |


## Efficiency


| Measure | ASM | PVolution | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Max Efficiency | 16.00% | 24.30% | +8.30 pp |
| Avg Efficiency | 16.00% | 21.62% | +5.62 pp |


## Reliability & Warranty


| Measure | ASM | PVolution | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.438%/°C | -0.285%/°C | +0.153 |
| Bifacial Share | 0 (0%) | 55 (92%) | +92 pp |
| Avg Warranty | - | 29.6 yrs |  |


## Efficiency distribution

PVolution skews to higher efficiency: 33% of lineup is 23%+


| Efficiency band | ASM | PVolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| \<20% | 1 (100.0%) | 11 (18.3%) |
| 21-22% | 0 | 2 (3.3%) |
| 22-23% | 0 | 27 (45.0%) |
| 23%+ | 0 | 20 (33.3%) |


## Power distribution

PVolution offers more 600W+ panels (27% of lineup)


| Power band | ASM | PVolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| \<400W | 1 (100.0%) | 11 (18.3%) |
| 400-499W | 0 | 26 (43.3%) |
| 500-599W | 0 | 7 (11.7%) |
| 600-699W | 0 | 8 (13.3%) |
| 700W+ | 0 | 8 (13.3%) |


## Cell technology

Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (60%)


| Technology | ASM | PVolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unknown | 1 (100.0%) | 0 |
| TOPCon | 0 | 36 (60.0%) |
| HJT | 0 | 15 (25.0%) |
| Back Contact | 0 | 9 (15.0%) |


## 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, PVolution


| # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [PVN720-M12TCBB](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn720-m12tcbb) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | [PVN715-M12TCBB](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn715-m12tcbb) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | [PVN710-M12TCBB (CORE)](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn710-m12tcbb-core) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | [PVN710-M12TCBB (TRION)](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn710-m12tcbb-trion) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | [PVN705-M12TCBB (CORE)](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn705-m12tcbb-core) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | [PVN705-M12TCBB (TRION)](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn705-m12tcbb-trion) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | [PVN700-M12TCBB (CORE)](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn700-m12tcbb-core) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | [PVN700-M12TCBB (TRION)](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn700-m12tcbb-trion) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | [PVN695-M12TCBB](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn695-m12tcbb) | 695 | 22.4 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | [PVN690-M12TCBB](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn690-m12tcbb) | 690 | 22.2 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |


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Source: https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-pvolution

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