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SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2 vs HYD 20KTL-3PH 10 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2 vs Sofar Solar HYD 20KTL-3PH

Deye SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
Deye
SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
20 kW 97.0 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Sofar Solar HYD 20KTL-3PH
Sofar Solar
HYD 20KTL-3PH
20 kW 97.7 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

HYD 20KTL-3PH leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.7 pp more efficient. 10 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
10 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

14 of 24 parameters
Parameter SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2 HYD 20KTL-3PH Difference
European efficiency 97.0 % 97.7 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.2 % 0.6 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 30.5 kg 39.5 kg 9.0 kg lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.30 1.50 0.20 more oversizing headroom
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW 0.5 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 36.7 A 31.9 A 4.8 A apart
MPPT voltage range 150-850 V 180-960 V 150-850 V vs 180-960 V
Start voltage 180 V 200 V 20 V earlier start
Battery voltage 160-700 180-800 Vdc 160-700 vs 180-800 Vdc
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 638x408x237 mm 515x587x261 mm 638x408x237 mm vs 515x587x261 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2 HYD 20KTL-3PH 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 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 36.7 A 31.9 A 4.8 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 HYD 20KTL-3PH
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range 150-850 V 180-960 V 150-850 V vs 180-960 V
Start voltage 180 V 200 V -20 V for SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A - Not published by Sofar Solar
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.0 % 97.7 % +0.7 pp for HYD 20KTL-3PH
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.2 % +0.6 pp for HYD 20KTL-3PH
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 160-700 180-800 Vdc 160-700 vs 180-800 Vdc
Max charge current 50 A - Not published by Sofar Solar
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 30.5 kg 39.5 kg -9.0 kg for SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW -0.5 kg/kW for SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
Dimensions 638x408x237 mm 515x587x261 mm 638x408x237 mm vs 515x587x261 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise 55 dB - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by Sofar Solar
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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.