ASM vs Solitek - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Solitek has the broader catalog (49 vs 1 models). Solitek leads on peak efficiency at 23.18%. Solitek leans bifacial (100% 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
SoliTek is a European solar panel and energy storage manufacturer headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, and is the largest solar module producer in Northern Europe. Part of the family-owned BOD Group, the company operates a fully automated production line with approximately 250 MW of annual module capacity and exports...
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Annual capacity
- 0.1-0.5 GW/year
- Employees
- 100-500
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
Solitek skews to higher efficiency: 4% of lineup is 23%+
Solitek offers more 600W+ panels (8% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (98%)
The flagships
Written summary
ASM (Australian Solar Manufacturing Pty Ltd) is an Australian panel assembler founded in 2009 and headquartered in Hallam, Victoria. The company does not fabricate photovoltaic cells itself, instead assembling modules from components sourced in Germany, Japan, the USA, and China. No BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability classification has been confirmed for ASM through public sources, and its production scale appears modest relative to global benchmarks. SoliTek was also founded in 2009, opening its manufacturing facility in Vilnius, Lithuania in 2013 as part of the BOD Group, a family-owned conglomerate. It is generally recognized as the largest solar panel manufacturer in Northern Europe, with a stated annual production capacity of around 250 MW. Neither company appears on currently available BloombergNEF Tier 1 lists, which require large-scale project financing activity, but SoliTek carries a stronger institutional footprint within the European market.
SoliTek's catalog is broad, spanning standard residential rooftop panels, bifacial modules, and a range of building-integrated photovoltaic solutions - including facades, in-roof systems, solar carports, agrivoltaic structures, and noise barriers. It offers TOPCon and bifacial cell technologies and recently extended its portfolio to include residential battery storage and full-black matte-glass modules. The company holds a Cradle to Cradle gold sustainability certification and received MCS certification for the UK market in late 2025. ASM's offering is much narrower, centered on standard monocrystalline residential and light commercial rooftop panels assembled for the Australian market, with the key value proposition being locally sourced assembly and domestic-supply-chain transparency.
For a typical buyer in 2025, SoliTek is the more versatile option, especially in Europe, where its broader product lineup, sustainability credentials, and growing regional certifications provide a clear advantage. ASM addresses a specific niche - Australian buyers seeking a domestically assembled panel with local support - but its limited technology range and small scale make it a less suitable choice for projects that require third-party bankability assurances or a diverse module selection.
- ASM Australian Solar Manufacturing - company overview and capacity
- SoliTek company overview - production capacity and Tier 1 status
- SoliTek - durable solar panels from Lithuania, BOD Group profile
- Australian companies manufacturing solar technology - Energy Matters
- ASM solar panels - ENF Solar industry directory listing
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-08
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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.