ASM vs SunLink - solar panel manufacturer comparison
SunLink has the broader catalog (67 vs 1 models). SunLink leads on peak efficiency at 22.80%. SunLink leans bifacial (27% 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
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
SunLink offers more 600W+ panels (6% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>PERC</strong> (63%)
The flagships
Written summary
SunLink PV is a Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturer founded in 2004, making it one of the earlier entrants in the country's now-dominant solar supply chain. The company is headquartered in China and achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 status as of Q1 2025, confirming it can be financed by major international lending institutions - a meaningful threshold for project developers. Production scaled sharply in 2024, when the company reportedly shipped roughly 5 GW in a single year, equaling its entire cumulative output from all prior years combined, and its modules now reach more than 10 GW of installed capacity across roughly 60 countries. ASM, by contrast, does not appear in any of the major industry publications, Tier 1 lists, or third-party review platforms searched for this report, which strongly suggests it operates at a smaller or more regional scale - or is known under a different trade name in primary markets. On institutional footprint, SunLink PV holds a clear and documented advantage.
SunLink PV's current catalog is centered on N-type cell technology, specifically TOPCon bifacial modules and IBC variants, alongside legacy PERC lines. Its N-type TOPCon offerings have been cited reaching conversion efficiencies above 22%, positioning them for both utility-scale ground-mount projects and premium commercial rooftops where high energy yield per square meter matters. Because no credible third-party sources describing ASM's product families or cell technology could be located, a side-by-side comparison of product lines is not possible without risking fabricated detail.
For a typical buyer in 2025 - whether a commercial developer seeking bankable equipment or an installer sourcing panels with an established international warranty and support network - SunLink PV is the demonstrably safer default between these two names. ASM may well offer competitive hardware, but the absence of any footprint in BloombergNEF rankings, independent review platforms, or industry news makes due diligence harder and project financing more complicated. Buyers considering ASM should request third-party certification documentation and assess local after-sales support before committing.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-13
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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.