ASM vs SchmitzSolar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
ASM has the broader catalog (1 vs 0 models).
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
SchmitzSolar (operated by T. Schmitz – Int. Handel) is a German B2B photovoltaic distributor and trader, not a panel manufacturer. Based in Lingen (Ems), the company supplies installers, project developers, and commercial customers across Europe with solar modules, inverters, and accessories sourced from over 25...
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Lingen (Ems), Germany
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
ASM, short for Australian Solar Manufacturing Pty Ltd, is an Australian company that markets itself as one of the very few domestically owned solar panel producers in Australia. It operates at a modest scale relative to the multi-gigawatt Asian manufacturers that dominate global rankings, and no confirmed listing on BloombergNEF's Tier 1 module manufacturer index has been identified in publicly available sources. SchmitzSolar is a German B2B solar trading business headquartered in Lingen, Germany, founded around 2018; it is not a panel manufacturer but a distributor that sources modules from more than 25 different suppliers and serves installers, project developers, and dealers across Europe and Switzerland. In terms of institutional footprint, SchmitzSolar commands a broader geographic distribution network across the EU, while ASM holds the stronger claim to the manufacturer label.
ASM's product offering targets residential and small commercial rooftop installations in Australia, appealing to buyers who prioritize local provenance and domestic supply-chain assurance over raw cost efficiency. Independent confirmation of specific cell technology - whether PERC, TOPCon, or HJT - has not surfaced in third-party reviews or public data sheets. SchmitzSolar, being a distributor, carries a wide assortment of panels across price tiers from multiple brands, making it relevant for European B2B buyers who value flexible sourcing, warehoused EU stock, and pan-European logistics rather than brand-specific technology differentiation.
For a buyer selecting a solar panel manufacturer in the conventional sense, ASM is the only true manufacturer of the two, though its niche domestic scale and unconfirmed Tier 1 status limit its appeal for large, bank-financed projects. SchmitzSolar is best understood as a procurement and distribution channel rather than a panel brand with proprietary technology. Most large or commercially financed projects would be better served by an established Tier 1 name; buyers with a strong preference for Australian-made modules or those needing flexible EU B2B sourcing may find one of these relevant to their specific context.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-08
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