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SUN-20K-G02-LV vs Fronius Verto 20.0 8 of 25 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-20K-G02-LV vs Fronius Verto 20.0

Deye
SUN-20K-G02-LV
20 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Fronius Verto 20.0
Fronius International
Fronius Verto 20.0
20 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

17 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max dc voltage: 200 V apart. 8 of 25 comparable parameters are identical, with 7 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 17 differences
How alike are they
8 of 25 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

17 of 25 parameters
Parameter SUN-20K-G02-LV Fronius Verto 20.0 Difference
Max DC voltage 800 V 1000 V 200 V apart
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 28.0 A 12.0 A more headroom
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.3 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC power 22.00 kW 20.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
Max PV power 26.00 kW 30.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
Weight 44.5 kg 35.2 kg 9.3 kg lighter
Noise 45 dB 56 dB 12 dB quieter
DC/AC ratio 1.30 1.50 0.20 more oversizing headroom
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW 0.5 kg/kW lighter
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 57.8 A 30.3 A 27.5 A apart
Start voltage 250 V 150 V 100 V earlier start
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 200-700 V 150-870 V 200-700 V vs 150-870 V
Strings per tracker 3 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 537x648x304 mm 730x540x278 mm 537x648x304 mm vs 730x540x278 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-20K-G02-LV Fronius Verto 20.0 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 20.00 kW 20.00 kW Same
Max AC power 22.00 kW 20.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 57.8 A 30.3 A 27.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 26.00 kW 30.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 1.50 +0.20 for Fronius Verto 20.0
Max DC voltage 800 V 1000 V 200 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-700 V 150-870 V 200-700 V vs 150-870 V
Start voltage 250 V 150 V -100 V for Fronius Verto 20.0
MPP trackers 4 4 Same
Strings per tracker 3 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 28.0 A +12.0 A for SUN-20K-G02-LV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.3 % +0.3 pp for Fronius Verto 20.0
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.6 % Effectively the 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 44.5 kg 35.2 kg -9.3 kg for Fronius Verto 20.0
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW -0.5 kg/kW for Fronius Verto 20.0
Dimensions 537x648x304 mm 730x540x278 mm 537x648x304 mm vs 730x540x278 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 45 dB 56 dB -12 dB for SUN-20K-G02-LV
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C +5 °C for SUN-20K-G02-LV
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 - - 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.