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SUN-15K-G03-LV vs SG15KTL-M 9 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-15K-G03-LV vs Sungrow SG15KTL-M

Deye
SUN-15K-G03-LV
15 kW 97.8 % euro Grid-tie
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Sungrow
SG15KTL-M
15 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

11 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 pp more efficient. 9 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
9 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 20 parameters
Parameter SUN-15K-G03-LV SG15KTL-M Difference
European efficiency 97.8 % 98.3 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 800 V 1100 V 300 V apart
Max input current per tracker 25.0 A 22.0 A 3.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 16.50 kW 15.00 kW 1.50 kW apart
Weight 28.0 kg 24.0 kg 4.0 kg lighter
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 43.3 A 24.0 A 19.3 A apart
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
Weight per kW 1.9 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 200-700 V 200-1000 V 200-700 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 520x400x240 mm 485x370x210 mm 520x400x240 mm vs 485x370x210 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-15K-G03-LV SG15KTL-M Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 15.00 kW 15.00 kW Same
Max AC power 16.50 kW 15.00 kW 1.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 43.3 A 24.0 A 19.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 19.50 kW - Not published by Sungrow
DC/AC ratio 1.30 - Not published by Sungrow
Max DC voltage 800 V 1100 V 300 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-700 V 200-1000 V 200-700 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 250 V 250 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 25.0 A 22.0 A +3.0 A for SUN-15K-G03-LV
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.8 % 98.3 % +0.5 pp for SG15KTL-M
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.6 % Same
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 28.0 kg 24.0 kg -4.0 kg for SG15KTL-M
Weight per kW 1.9 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for SG15KTL-M
Dimensions 520x400x240 mm 485x370x210 mm 520x400x240 mm vs 485x370x210 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 45 dB - Not published by Sungrow
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C +5 °C for SUN-15K-G03-LV
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Sungrow
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Sungrow
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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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.