--- title: "ASM vs RMCIP - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare ASM vs RMCIP solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-rmcip" --- # ASM vs RMCIP ASM leads on peak efficiency at 16.00%. ## The two companies | Attribute | ASM | RMCIP | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | Australia | Russia | | Headquarters | Hallam, Victoria | Ryazan | | Founded | 2009 | 1963 | | Employees | 1-10 | | | Annual capacity | | \<0.1 GW/year | | Tier 1 | no | no | | Listed | | | | Website | [https://www.australiansolarmanufacturing.com.au](https://www.australiansolarmanufacturing.com.au) | [http://rmcip.com](http://rmcip.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... Ryazan Metal Ceramics Instrumentation Plant JSC (RMCIP) is a Russian industrial manufacturer established in 1963, primarily known as the only producer of sealed magnetically operated contacts (reed switches) in Russia and CIS countries. The company also manufactures crystalline silicon photovoltaic solar modules (RZMP... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | ASM | RMCIP | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 1 | 1 | | | Max Power | 170 W | 200 W | +30 W | | Avg Power | 170 W | 200 W | +30 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | ASM | RMCIP | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 16.00% | 12.40% | +3.60 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 16.00% | 12.40% | +3.60 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | ASM | RMCIP | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.438%/°C | -0.400%/°C | +0.038 | | Bifacial Share | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | | | Avg Warranty | - | 25.0 yrs | | ## Efficiency distribution | Efficiency band | ASM | RMCIP | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 1 (100.0%) | 1 (100.0%) | ## Power distribution | Power band | ASM | RMCIP | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 1 (100.0%) | 1 (100.0%) | ## Cell technology | Technology | ASM | RMCIP | | --- | --- | --- | | Unknown | 1 (100.0%) | 1 (100.0%) | ## 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, RMCIP | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [RZMP-200-T](https://comparepv.com/panel/rmcip-rzmp-200-t) | 200 | 12.4 | -0.400 | Polycrystalline | ## Summary ASM, which stands for Australian Solar Manufacturing Pty Ltd, is a small panel assembler headquartered in Australia. Rather than fabricating cells domestically, it sources components from Germany, Japan, the United States, and China and assembles modules locally. The company is not listed on any published BloombergNEF Tier 1 roster and operates at a scale that would be described as cottage-industry relative to gigawatt-class Asian producers. RMCIP - Ryazan Metal Ceramics Instrumentation Plant JSC - is a Russian industrial manufacturer based in Ryazan that has produced solar modules as one of several product lines, reflecting its origins as a precision-ceramics and instrumentation enterprise. Neither brand appears on mainstream bankability lists, and neither commands a meaningful share of global module shipments. Of the two, ASM has a slightly more visible presence in English-language installer forums, though that advantage is modest. ASM's catalogued modules are monocrystalline and sit in a lower wattage bracket more suited to small residential or off-grid applications in the Australian market, where local assembly can carry procurement or rebate advantages. RMCIP's crystalline monocrystalline lineup spans a wider power range - from small 12-volt off-grid panels up to modules in the 270 W class - at efficiency levels that reflect an older cell generation rather than contemporary TOPCon or HJT technology. Both brands are therefore most naturally positioned for niche deployments: ASM for buyers who prioritise local Australian content, and RMCIP for buyers within or near Russia seeking a domestically produced module for standalone or small-grid installations. For a typical buyer outside those specific national contexts in 2025, neither brand would be a default recommendation over established Tier 1 manufacturers with stronger warranty backing, higher efficiency, and widely available installer support networks. The choice between ASM and RMCIP is largely irrelevant to most international projects and should only arise when local sourcing requirements or regional supply constraints make one of them the practical option. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.enfsolar.com/asm \| ASM - Australian Solar Manufacturing profile on ENF Solar \| article \- https://www.enfsolar.com/rmcip \| RMCIP - Ryazan Metal Ceramics Instrumentation Plant profile on ENF Solar \| article \- https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/asm-solar \| ASM Solar customer reviews - ProductReview Australia \| review \- https://energypal.com/best-solar-panels-for-homes/ryazan-metal-ceramics \| Ryazan Metal Ceramics solar panels - EnergyPal Buyer Guide \| review Sources: \- \[Australian Solar Manufacturing Pty Ltd - ENF Solar\](https://www.enfsolar.com/asm) \- \[RMCIP - ENF Solar\](https://www.enfsolar.com/rmcip) \- \[ASM Solar reviews - ProductReview.com.au\](https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/asm-solar) \- \[Ryazan Metal Ceramics - EnergyPal\](https://energypal.com/best-solar-panels-for-homes/ryazan-metal-ceramics) \- \[RMCIP RZMP-145-T Specifications - EnergyPal\](https://energypal.com/best-solar-panels-for-homes/ryazan-metal-ceramics/rzmp-145-t) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [ASM vs A.B. 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