Australian Solar Manufacturing vs AKCOME - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AKCOME has the broader catalog (3 vs 0 models). AKCOME 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 manufacturer of solar panels and PV modules, based in Hallam, Victoria. The company focuses on producing locally made solar panels for the Australian residential and commercial market. It is a niche player with a very limited production scale compared to large...
- 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
AKCOME offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (100%)
The flagships
Written summary
Australian Solar Manufacturing is a small domestic producer based in Australia, historically noted as a pioneer in local high-powered module production. Public information on the company is sparse - no verified Tier 1 or BloombergNEF bankability rating has been found, and its manufacturing output appears to operate well below the gigawatt scale typical of internationally recognised manufacturers. AKCOME, by contrast, is a Chinese solar company founded in 2006, listed on the Chinese Stock Exchange in 2010, and employing over 6,000 people across more than 30 countries. AKCOME has been cited on the BloombergNEF Tier 1 list (most recently confirmed for 2022), giving it a meaningfully stronger institutional footprint when project finance and bankability are evaluated.
In terms of product scope, Australian Solar Manufacturing's publicly known catalog centres on earlier-generation modules in the 190-200 W range, which reflects a niche or legacy positioning rather than a broad current offering. AKCOME fields a wider range covering residential rooftop, commercial rooftop, and light utility applications, with power outputs running from around 265 W up to 700 W in its Kookaburra series. Search results confirm AKCOME uses both HJT and TOPCon cell technology across its lineup, and the company holds approximately 120 Clean Energy Council-approved panels for the Australian market. Since 2014, AKCOME has supplied over 40 commercial systems in Australia ranging from 20 kW to 1.8 MW, suggesting real installed-base experience in the country.
For a typical buyer in 2025, AKCOME is the more practical choice of the two. It carries verified bankability credentials, a broader technology portfolio, established local support through an Australian subsidiary, and a demonstrable track record across both residential and commercial segments. Australian Solar Manufacturing may appeal to buyers with a strong preference for domestically produced panels, but the limited available information on its current product range and institutional standing makes it difficult to recommend as a default option.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-10
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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.