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SUN-8K-G03-LV vs SG8.0RT-20 9 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-8K-G03-LV vs Sungrow SG8.0RT-20

Deye
SUN-8K-G03-LV
8 kW 97.5 % euro Grid-tie
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Sungrow SG8.0RT-20
Sungrow
SG8.0RT-20
8 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SG8.0RT-20 leads on the differences that matter

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-8K-G03-LV SG8.0RT-20 Difference
European efficiency 97.5 % 98.0 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 800 V 1100 V 300 V apart
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A 25.0 A 3.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.00 kW 0.80 kW apart
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 23.1 A 13.3 A 9.8 A apart
Start voltage 250 V 180 V 70 V earlier start
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
MPPT voltage range 200-700 V 160-1000 V 200-700 V vs 160-1000 V
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 430x330x194 mm 480x370x195 mm 430x330x194 mm vs 480x370x195 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-8K-G03-LV SG8.0RT-20 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.00 kW 0.80 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 23.1 A 13.3 A 9.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 10.40 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 160-1000 V 200-700 V vs 160-1000 V
Start voltage 250 V 180 V -70 V for SG8.0RT-20
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A 25.0 A +3.0 A for SG8.0RT-20
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.5 % 98.0 % +0.5 pp for SG8.0RT-20
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.5 % 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 17.0 kg 17.0 kg Same
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 430x330x194 mm 480x370x195 mm 430x330x194 mm vs 480x370x195 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-8K-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.