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S5-GC23K-LV vs Fronius Symo Advanced 22.7-3 480 7 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S5-GC23K-LV vs Fronius Symo Advanced 22.7-3 480

Ginlong Solis S5-GC23K-LV
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC23K-LV
23 kW 97.3 % euro Grid-tie
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Fronius Symo Advanced 22.7-3 480
Fronius International
Fronius Symo Advanced 22.7-3 480
22.727 kW Grid-tie
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The verdict

S5-GC23K-LV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.27 kW apart. 7 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
7 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 17 parameters
Parameter S5-GC23K-LV Fronius Symo Advanced 22.7-3 480 Difference
Rated AC power 23.00 kW 22.73 kW 0.27 kW apart
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max AC power 25.00 kW 22.73 kW 2.27 kW apart
Max PV power 34.50 kW 34.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Max AC current 65.0 A 27.3 A 37.7 A apart
MPP trackers 3 2 1 tracker more
Max efficiency 97.8 % 98.0 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Ingress protection IP66 NEMA 4X IP66 vs NEMA 4X
Start voltage 180 V 200 V 20 V earlier start
Dimensions 629x647x252 mm 725x510x225 mm 629x647x252 mm vs 725x510x225 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S5-GC23K-LV Fronius Symo Advanced 22.7-3 480 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 23.00 kW 22.73 kW 0.27 kW apart
Max AC power 25.00 kW 22.73 kW 2.27 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V - Not published by Fronius International
Max AC current 65.0 A 27.3 A 37.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 34.50 kW 34.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V - Not published by Fronius International
Start voltage 180 V 200 V -20 V for S5-GC23K-LV
MPP trackers 3 2 +1 trackers for S5-GC23K-LV
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by Fronius International
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A - Not published by Fronius International
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.3 % - Not published by Fronius International
Max efficiency 97.8 % 98.0 % +0.2 pp for Fronius Symo Advanced 22.7-3 480
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 - 43.4 kg Not published by Ginlong Solis
Weight per kW - 1.9 kg/kW Not published by Ginlong Solis
Dimensions 629x647x252 mm 725x510x225 mm 629x647x252 mm vs 725x510x225 mm
Ingress protection IP66 NEMA 4X IP66 vs NEMA 4X
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 60 dB - Not published by Fronius International
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 Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 10 yrs Not published by Ginlong Solis
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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.