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S5-GC125K-HV vs SG136TX 9 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S5-GC125K-HV vs Sungrow SG136TX

Ginlong Solis S5-GC125K-HV
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC125K-HV
125 kW 98.6 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Sungrow SG136TX
Sungrow
SG136TX
136 kW Grid-tie
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The verdict

S5-GC125K-HV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 11.00 kW apart. 9 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
9 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 19 parameters
Parameter S5-GC125K-HV SG136TX Difference
Rated AC power 125.00 kW 136.00 kW 11.00 kW apart
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 26.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 137.50 kW 150.00 kW 12.50 kW apart
MPP trackers 10 12 2 trackers more
Weight 91.0 kg 92.5 kg 1.5 kg lighter
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 540 V 140 V apart
Max AC current 165.4 A 160.4 A 5.0 A apart
Start voltage 195 V 250 V 55 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 567x1065x344 mm 660x1051x362 mm 567x1065x344 mm vs 660x1051x362 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S5-GC125K-HV SG136TX Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 125.00 kW 136.00 kW 11.00 kW apart
Max AC power 137.50 kW 150.00 kW 12.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 540 V 140 V apart
Max AC current 165.4 A 160.4 A 5.0 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 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 195 V 250 V -55 V for S5-GC125K-HV
MPP trackers 10 12 +2 trackers for SG136TX
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 26.0 A +6.0 A for S5-GC125K-HV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.6 % - Not published by Sungrow
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 92.5 kg -1.5 kg for S5-GC125K-HV
Weight per kW 0.7 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 567x1065x344 mm 660x1051x362 mm 567x1065x344 mm vs 660x1051x362 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 - Not published by Sungrow
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Sungrow
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.