ASM vs Sunpro - 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
JinkoSolar is one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world. The company distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base. JinkoSolar has built a vertically integrated solar product...
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- Shanghai, China
- Annual capacity
- 85-100 GW/year
- Employees
- 33,830
- Listed
- NYSE: JKS
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
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, known formally as Australian Solar Manufacturing, is an Australian-owned company established in 2009 and based in Victoria. It assembles solar panels domestically using components sourced from Germany, Japan, the United States, and China, making it a panel assembler rather than a vertically integrated manufacturer. It does not appear on BloombergNEF Tier 1 lists and operates at a modest scale compared to major global producers. Sunpro Power (Zhejiang Sunpro Power Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2018 and headquartered in Yuhuan, Zhejiang province. The company expanded quickly from roughly 500 MW of annual capacity in 2020 to approximately 4 GW by 2024, and has retained BloombergNEF Tier 1 status continuously since Q2 2022 - giving it a considerably stronger institutional and bankability footprint than ASM.
Sunpro's product line spans a wide power range and covers three cell technology routes confirmed by independent reviewers: TOPCon, which accounts for the majority of its portfolio, alongside HJT and Back Contact variants. This breadth positions Sunpro across residential rooftops, commercial installations, and utility-scale ground-mount projects in over 100 countries. ASM's assembled modules are aimed primarily at the Australian residential and small-commercial market, and the company's reliance on imported cells means its differentiation rests on local assembly, domestic warranty support, and compliance with Australian standards rather than proprietary cell technology.
For most buyers outside Australia - and for project financiers who require bankable equipment - Sunpro is the stronger default choice in 2025, given its Tier 1 standing, rapidly growing global distribution, and a technology mix that tracks current industry benchmarks. ASM may appeal to Australian homeowners who specifically prioritize locally assembled hardware and on-the-ground domestic support, but it cannot match Sunpro's scale, international certifications, or global track record.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-21
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