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S5-GC36K-LV vs GW36K-MT 9 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S5-GC36K-LV vs GoodWe GW36K-MT

Ginlong Solis S5-GC36K-LV
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC36K-LV
36 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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GoodWe GW36K-MT
GoodWe
GW36K-MT
36 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

GW36K-MT leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 pp more efficient. 9 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
9 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 20 parameters
Parameter S5-GC36K-LV GW36K-MT Difference
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.5 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 30.0 A 2.0 A more headroom
Weight 53.7 kg 40.0 kg 13.7 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.8 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 94.5 A 53.3 A 41.2 A apart
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-950 V 180-1000 V vs 200-950 V
Start voltage 195 V 180 V 15 V earlier start
Dimensions 578x691x338 mm 590x480x200 mm 578x691x338 mm vs 590x480x200 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S5-GC36K-LV GW36K-MT Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 36.00 kW 36.00 kW Same
Max AC power 36.00 kW 36.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 94.5 A 53.3 A 41.2 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 200-950 V 180-1000 V vs 200-950 V
Start voltage 195 V 180 V -15 V for GW36K-MT
MPP trackers 4 - Not published by GoodWe
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 30.0 A +2.0 A for S5-GC36K-LV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.5 % +0.5 pp for GW36K-MT
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.8 % +0.4 pp for GW36K-MT
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 53.7 kg 40.0 kg -13.7 kg for GW36K-MT
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for GW36K-MT
Dimensions 578x691x338 mm 590x480x200 mm 578x691x338 mm vs 590x480x200 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 55 dB - Not published by GoodWe
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 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.