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Fronius Symo 24.0-3 480 vs SOFAR 24KTLX-G3 7 of 15 identical Swap Change inverters

Fronius Symo 24.0-3 480 vs SOFAR 24KTLX-G3

Fronius Symo 24.0-3 480
Fronius International
Fronius Symo 24.0-3 480
23.995 kW Grid-tie
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SOFAR 24KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 24KTLX-G3
24 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SOFAR 24KTLX-G3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 7 of 15 comparable parameters are identical, with 17 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
7 of 15 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 15 parameters
Parameter Fronius Symo 24.0-3 480 SOFAR 24KTLX-G3 Difference
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.6 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Weight 43.4 kg 23.0 kg 20.4 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 28.9 A 38.3 A 9.4 A apart
Start voltage 200 V 160 V 40 V earlier start
Ingress protection NEMA 4X IP65 NEMA 4X vs IP65
Dimensions 724x511x226 mm 430x520x198 mm 724x511x226 mm vs 430x520x198 mm
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Full specification

Parameter Fronius Symo 24.0-3 480 SOFAR 24KTLX-G3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 24.00 kW 24.00 kW Same
Max AC power 24.00 kW 24.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage - 400 V Not published by Fronius International
Max AC current 28.9 A 38.3 A 9.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range - 140-1000 V Not published by Fronius International
Start voltage 200 V 160 V -40 V for SOFAR 24KTLX-G3
MPP trackers - 2 Not published by Fronius International
Strings per tracker - 1 Not published by Fronius International
Max input current per tracker - 26.0 A Not published by Fronius International
Efficiency
European efficiency - 98.2 % Not published by Fronius International
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.6 % +0.6 pp for SOFAR 24KTLX-G3
CEC efficiency 97.5 % - Not published by Sofar Solar
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 23.0 kg -20.4 kg for SOFAR 24KTLX-G3
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW -0.9 kg/kW for SOFAR 24KTLX-G3
Dimensions 724x511x226 mm 430x520x198 mm 724x511x226 mm vs 430x520x198 mm
Ingress protection NEMA 4X IP65 NEMA 4X vs IP65
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 - Not published by Sofar Solar
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 10 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.