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S5-GC23K-LV vs GW23K-SDT-CN-G40 8 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S5-GC23K-LV vs GoodWe GW23K-SDT-CN-G40

Ginlong Solis S5-GC23K-LV
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC23K-LV
23 kW 97.3 % euro Grid-tie
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GoodWe GW23K-SDT-CN-G40
GoodWe
GW23K-SDT-CN-G40
23 kW Grid-tie
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The verdict

10 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max input current per tracker: 11.0 A more headroom. 8 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
8 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 18 parameters
Parameter S5-GC23K-LV GW23K-SDT-CN-G40 Difference
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 21.0 A 11.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.8 % 98.7 % 0.9 pp more efficient
Max AC power 25.00 kW 25.30 kW 0.30 kW apart
Noise 60 dB 45 dB 15 dB quieter
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 380 V 160 V apart
Max AC current 65.0 A 38.4 A 26.6 A apart
MPP trackers 3 2 1 tracker more
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 140-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 180 V 160 V 20 V earlier start
Dimensions 629x647x252 mm 413x530x211 mm 629x647x252 mm vs 413x530x211 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S5-GC23K-LV GW23K-SDT-CN-G40 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 23.00 kW 23.00 kW Same
Max AC power 25.00 kW 25.30 kW 0.30 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 380 V 160 V apart
Max AC current 65.0 A 38.4 A 26.6 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 34.50 kW - Not published by GoodWe
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by GoodWe
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 140-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 180 V 160 V -20 V for GW23K-SDT-CN-G40
MPP trackers 3 2 +1 trackers for S5-GC23K-LV
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 21.0 A +11.0 A for S5-GC23K-LV
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.3 % - Not published by GoodWe
Max efficiency 97.8 % 98.7 % +0.9 pp for GW23K-SDT-CN-G40
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 - 17.0 kg Not published by Ginlong Solis
Weight per kW - 0.7 kg/kW Not published by Ginlong Solis
Dimensions 629x647x252 mm 413x530x211 mm 629x647x252 mm vs 413x530x211 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 60 dB 45 dB -15 dB for GW23K-SDT-CN-G40
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by GoodWe
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by GoodWe
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.