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S5-GC125K-HV vs MAX 136KTL3-X MV 14 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S5-GC125K-HV vs Growatt MAX 136KTL3-X MV

Ginlong Solis S5-GC125K-HV
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC125K-HV
125 kW 98.6 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MAX 136KTL3-X MV
Growatt
MAX 136KTL3-X MV
136 kW Grid-tie
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The verdict

MAX 136KTL3-X MV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 11.00 kW apart. 14 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 6 differences
How alike are they
14 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

6 of 20 parameters
Parameter S5-GC125K-HV MAX 136KTL3-X MV Difference
Rated AC power 125.00 kW 136.00 kW 11.00 kW apart
Max AC power 137.50 kW 136.00 kW 1.50 kW apart
Weight 91.0 kg 84.0 kg 7.0 kg lighter
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 480 V 80 V apart
Max AC current 165.4 A 179.9 A 14.5 A apart
Dimensions 567x1065x344 mm 640x970x345 mm 567x1065x344 mm vs 640x970x345 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S5-GC125K-HV MAX 136KTL3-X MV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 125.00 kW 136.00 kW 11.00 kW apart
Max AC power 137.50 kW 136.00 kW 1.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 480 V 80 V apart
Max AC current 165.4 A 179.9 A 14.5 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 195 V Same
MPP trackers 10 10 Same
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 32.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.6 % - Not published by Growatt
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 84.0 kg -7.0 kg for MAX 136KTL3-X MV
Weight per kW 0.7 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 567x1065x344 mm 640x970x345 mm 567x1065x344 mm vs 640x970x345 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 - Not published by Growatt
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.