Fronius Primo 3.5-1 vs SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
Fronius International
Fronius Primo 3.5-1
3.5 kW
96.8 % euro
Grid-tie
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The verdict
SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3 leads on the differences that matter
The largest is european efficiency: 0.7 pp more efficient. 5 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
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5
of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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15 of 20 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
Fronius Primo 3.5-1
SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
Difference
European efficiency
96.8 %
97.5 %
0.7 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage
1000 V
600 V
400 V apart
Max input current per tracker
18.0 A
15.0 A
3.0 A more headroom
Rated AC power
3.50 kW
3.60 kW
0.10 kW apart
Weight
21.5 kg
10.0 kg
11.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW
6.1 kg/kW
2.8 kg/kW
3.4 kg/kW lighter
Max AC power
3.50 kW
3.68 kW
0.18 kW apart
Max efficiency
98.0 %
98.4 %
0.4 pp more efficient
Max operating temperature
55 °C
60 °C
5 °C more heat tolerant
MPPT voltage range
80-800 V
80-550 V
80-800 V vs 80-550 V
Max AC current
15.2 A
16.0 A
0.8 A apart
Start voltage
80 V
90 V
10 V earlier start
Strings per tracker
2
1
1 string apart
Dimensions
645x431x204 mm
344x349x164 mm
645x431x204 mm vs 344x349x164 mm
Cooling
forced-air
natural
forced-air vs natural
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Full specification
Parameter
Fronius Primo 3.5-1
SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
Difference
AC output
Rated AC power
3.50 kW
3.60 kW
0.10 kW apart
Max AC power
3.50 kW
3.68 kW
0.18 kW apart
Grid connection
Single-phase
Single-phase
Same
Nominal AC voltage
230 V
230 V
Same
Max AC current
15.2 A
16.0 A
0.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power
5.30 kW
-
Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio
1.51
-
Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage
1000 V
600 V
400 V apart
MPPT voltage range
80-800 V
80-550 V
80-800 V vs 80-550 V
Start voltage
80 V
90 V
-10 V for Fronius Primo 3.5-1
MPP trackers
2
2
Same
Strings per tracker
2
1
1 string apart
Max input current per tracker
18.0 A
15.0 A
+3.0 A for Fronius Primo 3.5-1
Efficiency
European efficiency
96.8 %
97.5 %
+0.7 pp for SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
Max efficiency
98.0 %
98.4 %
+0.4 pp for SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
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
21.5 kg
10.0 kg
-11.5 kg for SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
Weight per kW
6.1 kg/kW
2.8 kg/kW
-3.4 kg/kW for SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
Dimensions
645x431x204 mm
344x349x164 mm
645x431x204 mm vs 344x349x164 mm
Ingress protection
IP65
IP65
Same
Cooling
forced-air
natural
forced-air vs natural
Noise
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature
55 °C
60 °C
+5 °C for SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi
Yes
-
Not published by Sofar Solar
Ethernet
Yes
-
Not published by Sofar Solar
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
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Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.