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S6-GC60K-LV vs SG60KTL-182 6 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-GC60K-LV vs Sungrow SG60KTL-182

Ginlong Solis S6-GC60K-LV
Ginlong Solis
S6-GC60K-LV
60 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Sungrow
SG60KTL-182
60 kW 98.7 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SG60KTL-182 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 6 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
6 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 19 parameters
Parameter S6-GC60K-LV SG60KTL-182 Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max input current per tracker 42.0 A 120.0 A 78.0 A more headroom
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.7 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Weight 93.0 kg 60.0 kg 33.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.6 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW lighter
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 173.2 A 96.0 A 77.2 A apart
Start voltage 180 V 620 V 440 V earlier start
Strings per tracker 2 14 12 strings apart
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.9 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 570-950 V 160-1000 V vs 570-950 V
Dimensions 567x1014x345 mm 959x634x267 mm 567x1014x345 mm vs 959x634x267 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-GC60K-LV SG60KTL-182 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 60.00 kW 60.00 kW Same
Max AC power 66.00 kW 66.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 173.2 A 96.0 A 77.2 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 570-950 V 160-1000 V vs 570-950 V
Start voltage 180 V 620 V -440 V for S6-GC60K-LV
MPP trackers - 1 Not published by Ginlong Solis
Strings per tracker 2 14 12 strings apart
Max input current per tracker 42.0 A 120.0 A +78.0 A for SG60KTL-182
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.7 % +0.4 pp for SG60KTL-182
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.9 % +0.2 pp for SG60KTL-182
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 93.0 kg 60.0 kg -33.0 kg for SG60KTL-182
Weight per kW 1.6 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW -0.6 kg/kW for SG60KTL-182
Dimensions 567x1014x345 mm 959x634x267 mm 567x1014x345 mm vs 959x634x267 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.