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S5-GC15K-LV vs SG15KTL-M 8 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S5-GC15K-LV vs Sungrow SG15KTL-M

Ginlong Solis S5-GC15K-LV
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC15K-LV
15 kW 97.3 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Sungrow
SG15KTL-M
15 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SG15KTL-M leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.0 pp more efficient. 8 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
8 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 20 parameters
Parameter S5-GC15K-LV SG15KTL-M Difference
European efficiency 97.3 % 98.3 % 1.0 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 22.0 A 10.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.8 % 98.6 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max AC power 16.50 kW 15.00 kW 1.50 kW apart
Weight 38.2 kg 24.0 kg 14.2 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.5 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW lighter
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 43.3 A 24.0 A 19.3 A apart
Start voltage 180 V 250 V 70 V earlier start
MPP trackers 3 2 1 tracker more
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Dimensions 629x647x252 mm 485x370x210 mm 629x647x252 mm vs 485x370x210 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S5-GC15K-LV SG15KTL-M Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 15.00 kW 15.00 kW Same
Max AC power 16.50 kW 15.00 kW 1.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 43.3 A 24.0 A 19.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 22.50 kW - Not published by Sungrow
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Sungrow
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 200-1000 V Same
Start voltage 180 V 250 V -70 V for S5-GC15K-LV
MPP trackers 3 2 +1 trackers for S5-GC15K-LV
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 22.0 A +10.0 A for S5-GC15K-LV
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.3 % 98.3 % +1.0 pp for SG15KTL-M
Max efficiency 97.8 % 98.6 % +0.8 pp for SG15KTL-M
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 38.2 kg 24.0 kg -14.2 kg for SG15KTL-M
Weight per kW 2.5 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW -0.9 kg/kW for SG15KTL-M
Dimensions 629x647x252 mm 485x370x210 mm 629x647x252 mm vs 485x370x210 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 60 dB - Not published by Sungrow
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.