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RHI-3K-48ES-5G vs SPM 3000TL-HU 12 of 25 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis RHI-3K-48ES-5G vs Growatt SPM 3000TL-HU

Ginlong Solis RHI-3K-48ES-5G
Ginlong Solis
RHI-3K-48ES-5G
3 kW 96.8 % euro Hybrid
VS
Growatt SPM 3000TL-HU
Growatt
SPM 3000TL-HU
3 kW 97.6 % euro Hybrid
The verdict

SPM 3000TL-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.8 pp more efficient. 12 of 25 comparable parameters are identical, with 7 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
12 of 25 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 25 parameters
Parameter RHI-3K-48ES-5G SPM 3000TL-HU Difference
European efficiency 96.8 % 97.6 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 11.0 A 22.0 A 11.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.5 % 98.1 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max PV power 7.00 kW 4.50 kW 2.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 2.33 1.50 0.83 more oversizing headroom
Max charge current 100 A 140 A 40 A faster charging
Weight 17.0 kg 26.0 kg 9.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 5.7 kg/kW 8.7 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 15.7 A 13.1 A 2.6 A apart
MPPT voltage range 90-520 V 150-550 V 90-520 V vs 150-550 V
Battery voltage 42-58 V 40-60V 42-58 V vs 40-60V
Start voltage 120 V 130 V 10 V earlier start
Dimensions 505x333x249 mm 330x580x230 mm 505x333x249 mm vs 330x580x230 mm
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Full specification

Parameter RHI-3K-48ES-5G SPM 3000TL-HU Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.00 kW 3.00 kW Same
Max AC power 3.00 kW 3.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 15.7 A 13.1 A 2.6 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 7.00 kW 4.50 kW 2.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 2.33 1.50 +0.83 for RHI-3K-48ES-5G
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 90-520 V 150-550 V 90-520 V vs 150-550 V
Start voltage 120 V 130 V -10 V for RHI-3K-48ES-5G
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 11.0 A 22.0 A +11.0 A for SPM 3000TL-HU
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.8 % 97.6 % +0.8 pp for SPM 3000TL-HU
Max efficiency 97.5 % 98.1 % +0.6 pp for SPM 3000TL-HU
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 42-58 V 40-60V 42-58 V vs 40-60V
Max charge current 100 A 140 A +40 A for SPM 3000TL-HU
Backup power 5.0 kW - Not published by Growatt
Physical
Weight 17.0 kg 26.0 kg -9.0 kg for RHI-3K-48ES-5G
Weight per kW 5.7 kg/kW 8.7 kg/kW -3.0 kg/kW for RHI-3K-48ES-5G
Dimensions 505x333x249 mm 330x580x230 mm 505x333x249 mm vs 330x580x230 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 30 dB Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Ginlong Solis
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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.