Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480
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SolarEdge SE14.4KUS (208V three-phase)
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Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480 leads on the differences that matter
The largest is rated ac power: 0.59 kW apart. 7 of 15 comparable parameters are identical, with 17 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
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7
of 15 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
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8 of 15 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480
SolarEdge SE14.4KUS (208V three-phase)
Difference
Rated AC power
14.99 kW
14.40 kW
0.59 kW apart
Max DC voltage
1000 V
600 V
400 V apart
Max AC power
14.99 kW
14.40 kW
0.59 kW apart
Weight
43.4 kg
45.0 kg
1.6 kg lighter
Max AC current
18.0 A
40.0 A
22.0 A apart
Ingress protection
NEMA 4X
NEMA 3R
NEMA 4X vs NEMA 3R
Weight per kW
2.9 kg/kW
3.1 kg/kW
0.2 kg/kW lighter
Dimensions
724x511x226 mm
540x315x260 mm
724x511x226 mm vs 540x315x260 mm
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Full specification
Parameter
Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480
SolarEdge SE14.4KUS (208V three-phase)
Difference
AC output
Rated AC power
14.99 kW
14.40 kW
0.59 kW apart
Max AC power
14.99 kW
14.40 kW
0.59 kW apart
Grid connection
3-phase
3-phase
Same
Nominal AC voltage
-
208 V
Not published by Fronius International
Max AC current
18.0 A
40.0 A
22.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power
-
19.40 kW
Not published by Fronius International
DC/AC ratio
-
1.35
Not published by Fronius International
Max DC voltage
1000 V
600 V
400 V apart
MPPT voltage range
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Start voltage
200 V
-
Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Efficiency
European efficiency
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Max efficiency
98.0 %
-
Not published by SolarEdge
CEC efficiency
97.0 %
97.0 %
Same
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
43.4 kg
45.0 kg
-1.6 kg for Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480
Weight per kW
2.9 kg/kW
3.1 kg/kW
-0.2 kg/kW for Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480
Dimensions
724x511x226 mm
540x315x260 mm
724x511x226 mm vs 540x315x260 mm
Ingress protection
NEMA 4X
NEMA 3R
NEMA 4X vs NEMA 3R
Cooling
forced-air
forced-air
Same
Noise
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature
60 °C
60 °C
Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Same
Ethernet
Yes
Yes
Same
Arc fault protection
Yes
Yes
Same
Integrated DC switch
Yes
-
Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty
10 yrs
-
Not published by SolarEdge
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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.