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Solis-3P12K-4G vs MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) 7 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Solis-3P12K-4G vs Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)

Ginlong Solis
Solis-3P12K-4G
12 kW 97.8 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Growatt
MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
12 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 7 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
7 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 20 parameters
Parameter Solis-3P12K-4G MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) Difference
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
European efficiency 97.8 % 98.2 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 13.20 kW 12.00 kW 1.20 kW apart
Max PV power 14.50 kW 18.00 kW 3.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.21 1.50 0.29 more oversizing headroom
Weight 18.9 kg 15.6 kg 3.3 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.6 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Weight per kW 1.6 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 160-850 V 140-1000 V 160-850 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 180 V 160 V 20 V earlier start
Max AC current 19.1 A 20.0 A 0.9 A apart
Dimensions 563x310x219 mm 387x425x178 mm 563x310x219 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
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Full specification

Parameter Solis-3P12K-4G MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 13.20 kW 12.00 kW 1.20 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 19.1 A 20.0 A 0.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 14.50 kW 18.00 kW 3.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.21 1.50 +0.29 for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-850 V 140-1000 V 160-850 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 180 V 160 V -20 V for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker - 1 Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max input current per tracker - 20.0 A Not published by Ginlong Solis
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.8 % 98.2 % +0.4 pp for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.6 % +0.3 pp for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
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 18.9 kg 15.6 kg -3.3 kg for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Weight per kW 1.6 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Dimensions 563x310x219 mm 387x425x178 mm 563x310x219 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling - natural Not published by Ginlong Solis
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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 - Not published by Growatt
Warranty
Warranty - 8 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.