--- title: "ASM vs VDS Renewable - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare ASM vs VDS Renewable solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-vds-renewable" --- # ASM vs VDS Renewable VDS Renewable has the broader catalog (63 vs 1 models). VDS Renewable leads on peak efficiency at 21.60%. VDS Renewable leans bifacial (16% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | ASM | VDS Renewable | | --- | --- | --- | | 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 | VDS Renewable | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 1 | 63 | +62 | | Max Power | 170 W | 670 W | +500 W | | Avg Power | 170 W | 441 W | +271 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | ASM | VDS Renewable | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 16.00% | 21.60% | +5.60 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 16.00% | 20.34% | +4.34 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | ASM | VDS Renewable | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.438%/°C | -0.340%/°C | +0.098 | | Bifacial Share | 0 (0%) | 10 (16%) | +16 pp | | Avg Warranty | - | 25.4 yrs | | ## Efficiency distribution | Efficiency band | ASM | VDS Renewable | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 1 (100.0%) | 17 (27.0%) | | 20-21% | 0 | 34 (54.0%) | | 21-22% | 0 | 12 (19.0%) | ## Power distribution VDS Renewable offers more 600W+ panels (8% of lineup) | Power band | ASM | VDS Renewable | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 1 (100.0%) | 22 (34.9%) | | 400-499W | 0 | 26 (41.3%) | | 500-599W | 0 | 10 (15.9%) | | 600-699W | 0 | 5 (7.9%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **PERC** (32%) | Technology | ASM | VDS Renewable | | --- | --- | --- | | Unknown | 1 (100.0%) | 43 (68.3%) | | PERC | 0 | 20 (31.7%) | ## 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, VDS Renewable | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [VDS-S132/M12H-670](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s132-m12h-670) | 670 | 21.6 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [VDS-S132/M12H-665](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s132-m12h-665) | 665 | 21.4 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [VDS-S132/M12H-660](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s132-m12h-660) | 660 | 21.2 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [VDS-S132/M12H-655](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s132-m12h-655) | 655 | 21.1 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [VDS-S132/M12H-650](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s132-m12h-650) | 650 | 20.9 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [VDS-S110/M12H-555](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s110-m12h-555) | 555 | 21.2 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [VDS-S110/M12H-550](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s110-m12h-550) | 550 | 21.0 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [VDS-S144/M10H-550](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s144-m10h-550) | 550 | 21.3 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [VDS-S110/M12H-545](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s110-m12h-545) | 545 | 20.9 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [VDS-S144/M10H-545](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s144-m10h-545) | 545 | 21.1 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary ASM is a small Australian solar panel assembler founded in 2009 and headquartered in Victoria, Australia. It assembles crystalline monocrystalline modules domestically using imported cells and components sourced from Germany, Japan, the United States, and China, but does not manufacture photovoltaic cells itself. ASM does not appear on the BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability list, and no verified GW-per-year production figure is available from credible industry sources, reflecting its regional rather than global scale. VDS Renewable, by contrast, is a Chinese manufacturer based in Changzhou, Jiangsu, operating a 100,000 square meter facility with over 1,400 staff and a reported production capacity of roughly 5GW for solar cells and 2GW for solar modules, though it likewise lacks a confirmed Tier 1 or BloombergNEF bankability listing, meaning institutional lenders would typically require additional due diligence for either brand. On raw manufacturing scale, VDS Renewable has the stronger institutional footprint. Product-wise, ASM's positioning centers on locally assembled monocrystalline panels aimed at Australian residential and small commercial rooftops, appealing mainly to buyers who value domestic assembly and supply-chain origin over global brand recognition. VDS Renewable offers a broader catalog spanning roughly 325W to 670W modules, with panels reported across PERC, TOPCon, and HJT cell technologies, average efficiency around 20.3 percent, and a modest bifacial lineup suited to both residential rooftops and ground-mounted commercial or utility-scale projects, backed by CE, TUV, and IEC certifications. For a typical buyer in 2025, the choice largely comes down to priorities rather than clear superiority. VDS Renewable offers wider technical variety, larger-scale manufacturing, and options for bifacial and ground-mount applications, making it a reasonable fit for commercial or utility buyers seeking flexibility. ASM suits Australian buyers who specifically prioritize a domestically assembled product and are willing to accept a smaller, regionally focused supplier without confirmed Tier 1 bankability. Neither brand carries the institutional pedigree of established Tier 1 manufacturers, so buyers pursuing project financing should conduct additional due diligence with either option. \---LINKS--- \- https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-goldi-solar \| ASM vs Goldi Solar - Brand Comparison \| article \- https://comparepv.com/reviews/vds-renewable \| VDS Renewable Solar Panels Review 2026: Pros, Cons and Specs \| review \- https://www.enfsolar.com/vds-renewable \| Jiangsu VDS Renewable Technology Co., Ltd. manufacturer profile \| article \- https://www.enfsolar.com/pv/panel-datasheet/crystalline/58398 \| VDS Renewable VDS-S144/M10H 535-550W panel datasheet \| review \- https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/asm-solar \| ASM Solar customer reviews - ProductReview.com.au \| review Written by claude-sonnet-5 from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [ASM vs A.B. 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