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S5-GC125K-HV vs GW125K-GT 15 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S5-GC125K-HV vs GoodWe GW125K-GT

Ginlong Solis S5-GC125K-HV
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC125K-HV
125 kW 98.6 % euro Grid-tie
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GoodWe GW125K-GT
GoodWe
GW125K-GT
125 kW Grid-tie
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The verdict

GW125K-GT leads on the differences that matter

The largest is weight: 3.0 kg lighter. 15 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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How alike are they
15 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

4 of 19 parameters
Parameter S5-GC125K-HV GW125K-GT Difference
Weight 91.0 kg 88.0 kg 3.0 kg lighter
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 380 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 165.4 A 199.4 A 34.0 A apart
Dimensions 567x1065x344 mm 650x930x300 mm 567x1065x344 mm vs 650x930x300 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S5-GC125K-HV GW125K-GT Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 125.00 kW 125.00 kW Same
Max AC power 137.50 kW 137.50 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 380 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 165.4 A 199.4 A 34.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 180-1000 V Same
Start voltage 195 V 200 V Effectively the same
MPP trackers 10 - Not published by GoodWe
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A - Not published by GoodWe
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.6 % - Not published by GoodWe
Max efficiency 99.0 % 99.0 % 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 91.0 kg 88.0 kg -3.0 kg for GW125K-GT
Weight per kW 0.7 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 567x1065x344 mm 650x930x300 mm 567x1065x344 mm vs 650x930x300 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
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.