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SUN-12K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2 vs SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) 11 of 27 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-12K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2 vs Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)

Deye SUN-12K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
Deye
SUN-12K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
12 kW 97.0 % euro Hybrid
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Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Huawei
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
12 kW 98.2 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.2 pp more efficient. 11 of 27 comparable parameters are identical, with 5 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 16 differences
How alike are they
11 of 27 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

16 of 27 parameters
Parameter SUN-12K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2 SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) Difference
European efficiency 97.0 % 98.2 % 1.2 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 13.5 A 12.5 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.6 % 1.0 pp more efficient
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
Max charge current 50 A 17 A 33 A faster charging
Weight 30.5 kg 17.0 kg 13.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.5 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.30 1.50 0.20 more oversizing headroom
Max AC current 21.9 A 18.4 A 3.5 A apart
MPPT voltage range 150-850 V 140-980 V 150-850 V vs 140-980 V
Start voltage 180 V 200 V 20 V earlier start
Battery voltage 160-700 600 V ~ 980 V 160-700 vs 600 V ~ 980 V
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 638x408x237 mm 470x525x166 mm 638x408x237 mm vs 470x525x166 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-12K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2 SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) 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 21.9 A 18.4 A 3.5 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 SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 150-850 V 140-980 V 150-850 V vs 140-980 V
Start voltage 180 V 200 V -20 V for SUN-12K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 13.5 A +12.5 A for SUN-12K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.0 % 98.2 % +1.2 pp for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.6 % +1.0 pp for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 160-700 600 V ~ 980 V 160-700 vs 600 V ~ 980 V
Max charge current 50 A 17 A +33 A for SUN-12K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
Backup power - 3.3 kW Not published by Deye
Physical
Weight 30.5 kg 17.0 kg -13.5 kg for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Weight per kW 2.5 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW -1.1 kg/kW for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Dimensions 638x408x237 mm 470x525x166 mm 638x408x237 mm vs 470x525x166 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 55 dB - Not published by Huawei
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Deye
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by Huawei
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Written summary

Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.