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Solis-3P17K-4G vs SUN2000-17KTL-M2 11 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Solis-3P17K-4G vs Huawei SUN2000-17KTL-M2

Ginlong Solis
Solis-3P17K-4G
17 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
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Huawei
SUN2000-17KTL-M2
17 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

10 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max dc voltage: 80 V apart. 11 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
11 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 21 parameters
Parameter Solis-3P17K-4G SUN2000-17KTL-M2 Difference
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1080 V 80 V apart
Max PV power 20.40 kW 25.50 kW 5.10 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.20 1.50 0.30 more oversizing headroom
Weight 19.8 kg 25.0 kg 5.2 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.1 % 98.3 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 27.0 A 28.5 A 1.5 A apart
MPPT voltage range 160-850 V 160-950 V 160-850 V vs 160-950 V
Start voltage 180 V 200 V 20 V earlier start
Dimensions 563x310x219 mm 470x525x262 mm 563x310x219 mm vs 470x525x262 mm
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Full specification

Parameter Solis-3P17K-4G SUN2000-17KTL-M2 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 17.00 kW 17.00 kW Same
Max AC power 18.70 kW 18.70 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 27.0 A 28.5 A 1.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 20.40 kW 25.50 kW 5.10 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.20 1.50 +0.30 for SUN2000-17KTL-M2
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1080 V 80 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-850 V 160-950 V 160-850 V vs 160-950 V
Start voltage 180 V 200 V -20 V for Solis-3P17K-4G
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker - 2 Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max input current per tracker - 22.0 A Not published by Ginlong Solis
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 98.3 % +0.2 pp for SUN2000-17KTL-M2
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.7 % Same
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 19.8 kg 25.0 kg -5.2 kg for Solis-3P17K-4G
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for Solis-3P17K-4G
Dimensions 563x310x219 mm 470x525x262 mm 563x310x219 mm vs 470x525x262 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
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 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.