Deye SUN-12K-G03 vs Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
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The verdict
MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) leads on the differences that matter
The largest is european efficiency: 0.7 pp more efficient. 8 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
See all 15 differencesHow alike are they
8
of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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15 of 23 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
SUN-12K-G03
MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Difference
European efficiency
97.5 %
98.2 %
0.7 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage
1000 V
1100 V
100 V apart
Max input current per tracker
13.0 A
20.0 A
7.0 A more headroom
Max AC power
13.20 kW
12.00 kW
1.20 kW apart
Max PV power
15.60 kW
18.00 kW
2.40 kW apart
Weight
11.0 kg
15.6 kg
4.6 kg lighter
DC/AC ratio
1.30
1.50
0.20 more oversizing headroom
Max efficiency
98.3 %
98.6 %
0.3 pp more efficient
Max operating temperature
65 °C
60 °C
5 °C more heat tolerant
Weight per kW
0.9 kg/kW
1.3 kg/kW
0.4 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection
IP65
IP66
IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range
120-850 V
140-1000 V
120-850 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage
140 V
160 V
20 V earlier start
Max AC current
19.1 A
20.0 A
0.9 A apart
Dimensions
457x330x205 mm
387x425x178 mm
457x330x205 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
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Full specification
Parameter
SUN-12K-G03
MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Difference
AC output
Rated AC power
12.00 kW
12.00 kW
Same
Max AC power
13.20 kW
12.00 kW
1.20 kW apart
Grid connection
3-phase
3-phase
Same
Nominal AC voltage
400 V
400 V
Same
Max AC current
19.1 A
20.0 A
0.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power
15.60 kW
18.00 kW
2.40 kW apart
DC/AC ratio
1.30
1.50
+0.20 for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Max DC voltage
1000 V
1100 V
100 V apart
MPPT voltage range
120-850 V
140-1000 V
120-850 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage
140 V
160 V
-20 V for SUN-12K-G03
MPP trackers
2
2
Same
Strings per tracker
1
1
Same
Max input current per tracker
13.0 A
20.0 A
+7.0 A for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Efficiency
European efficiency
97.5 %
98.2 %
+0.7 pp for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Max efficiency
98.3 %
98.6 %
+0.3 pp for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
CEC efficiency
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery voltage
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Max charge current
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight
11.0 kg
15.6 kg
-4.6 kg for SUN-12K-G03
Weight per kW
0.9 kg/kW
1.3 kg/kW
-0.4 kg/kW for SUN-12K-G03
Dimensions
457x330x205 mm
387x425x178 mm
457x330x205 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
Ingress protection
IP65
IP66
IP65 vs IP66
Cooling
natural
natural
Same
Noise
25 dB
-
Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature
65 °C
60 °C
+5 °C for SUN-12K-G03
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Same
Ethernet
Yes
Yes
Same
Arc fault protection
-
Yes
Not published by Deye
Integrated DC switch
Yes
-
Not published by Growatt
Warranty
Warranty
-
8 yrs
Not published by Deye
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Written summary
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Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.