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S5-GC50K vs Solis-50K-HV 10 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S5-GC50K vs Solis-50K-HV

Ginlong Solis S5-GC50K
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC50K
50 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Solis-50K-HV
Ginlong Solis
Solis-50K-HV
50 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

7 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is weight: 7.3 kg lighter. 10 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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

7 of 17 parameters
Parameter S5-GC50K Solis-50K-HV Difference
Weight 53.7 kg 61.0 kg 7.3 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.5 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 98.7 % 99.0 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current 83.6 A 66.2 A 17.4 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 578x691x338 mm 700x630x357 mm 578x691x338 mm vs 700x630x357 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S5-GC50K Solis-50K-HV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 50.00 kW 50.00 kW Same
Max AC power 55.00 kW 55.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 83.6 A 66.2 A 17.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 60.00 kW Not published by Ginlong Solis
DC/AC ratio - 1.20 Not published by Ginlong Solis
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 200 V Effectively the same
MPP trackers - 4 Not published by Ginlong Solis
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.5 % +0.2 pp for Solis-50K-HV
Max efficiency 98.7 % 99.0 % +0.3 pp for Solis-50K-HV
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 61.0 kg -7.3 kg for S5-GC50K
Weight per kW 1.1 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 578x691x338 mm 700x630x357 mm 578x691x338 mm vs 700x630x357 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Noise 55 dB - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.