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title: "ASM vs TN Solar - Brand Comparison | ComparePV"
description: "Compare ASM vs TN Solar solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background."
source: "https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-tn-solar"
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# ASM vs TN Solar

TN Solar has the broader catalog (10 vs 1 models). TN Solar leads on peak efficiency at 23.02%. TN Solar leans bifacial (50% of lineup).


## The two companies


| Attribute | ASM | TN Solar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Country | Australia |  |
| Headquarters | Hallam, Victoria |  |
| Founded | 2009 |  |
| Employees | 1-10 |  |
| Annual capacity |  |  |
| Tier 1 | no | no |
| Listed |  |  |
| Website | [https://www.australiansolarmanufacturing.com.au](https://www.australiansolarmanufacturing.com.au) |  |

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...


## Catalog & Power


| Measure | ASM | TN Solar | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Panel Models | 1 | 10 | +9 |
| Max Power | 170 W | 715 W | +545 W |
| Avg Power | 170 W | 542 W | +372 W |


## Efficiency


| Measure | ASM | TN Solar | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Max Efficiency | 16.00% | 23.02% | +7.02 pp |
| Avg Efficiency | 16.00% | 21.08% | +5.08 pp |


## Reliability & Warranty


| Measure | ASM | TN Solar | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.438%/°C | -0.280%/°C | +0.158 |
| Bifacial Share | 0 (0%) | 5 (50%) | +50 pp |
| Avg Warranty | - | 30.0 yrs |  |


## Efficiency distribution

TN Solar skews to higher efficiency: 10% of lineup is 23%+


| Efficiency band | ASM | TN Solar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| \<20% | 1 (100.0%) | 5 (50.0%) |
| 22-23% | 0 | 4 (40.0%) |
| 23%+ | 0 | 1 (10.0%) |


## Power distribution

TN Solar offers more 600W+ panels (50% of lineup)


| Power band | ASM | TN Solar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| \<400W | 1 (100.0%) | 5 (50.0%) |
| 600-699W | 0 | 1 (10.0%) |
| 700W+ | 0 | 4 (40.0%) |


## Cell technology

Dominant cell tech: **HJT** (50%)


| Technology | ASM | TN Solar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unknown | 1 (100.0%) | 0 |
| HJT | 0 | 5 (50.0%) |
| TOPCon | 0 | 5 (50.0%) |


## 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, TN Solar


| # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [SE6-66HBD-715](https://comparepv.com/panel/tn-solar-se6-66hbd-715) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | [SE6-66HBD-710](https://comparepv.com/panel/tn-solar-se6-66hbd-710) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | [SE6-66HBD-705](https://comparepv.com/panel/tn-solar-se6-66hbd-705) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | [SE6-66HBD-700](https://comparepv.com/panel/tn-solar-se6-66hbd-700) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | [SE6-66HBD-695](https://comparepv.com/panel/tn-solar-se6-66hbd-695) | 695 | 22.4 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | [TN5-54H-390](https://comparepv.com/panel/tn-solar-tn5-54h-390) | 390 | 20.0 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | [TN5-54H-385](https://comparepv.com/panel/tn-solar-tn5-54h-385) | 385 | 19.7 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | [TN5-54H-380](https://comparepv.com/panel/tn-solar-tn5-54h-380) | 380 | 19.5 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | [TN5-54H-375](https://comparepv.com/panel/tn-solar-tn5-54h-375) | 375 | 19.2 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | [TN5-54H-370](https://comparepv.com/panel/tn-solar-tn5-54h-370) | 370 | 19.0 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |


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Source: https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-tn-solar

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