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Solis-3P9K-4G vs S5-GR1P9K 7 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Solis-3P9K-4G vs Ginlong Solis S5-GR1P9K

Ginlong Solis
Solis-3P9K-4G
9 kW 97.8 % euro Grid-tie
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Ginlong Solis S5-GR1P9K
Ginlong Solis
S5-GR1P9K
9 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

Solis-3P9K-4G leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.7 pp more efficient. 7 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
7 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

14 of 21 parameters
Parameter Solis-3P9K-4G S5-GR1P9K Difference
European efficiency 97.8 % 97.1 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1000 V 600 V 400 V apart
Max PV power 10.80 kW 13.50 kW 2.70 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.20 1.50 0.30 more oversizing headroom
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.0 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 14.3 A 41.3 A 27.0 A apart
Start voltage 180 V 120 V 60 V earlier start
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 160-850 V 100-500 V 160-850 V vs 100-500 V
Weight 18.0 kg 18.5 kg 0.5 kg lighter
Dimensions 563x310x219 mm 579x333x253 mm 563x310x219 mm vs 579x333x253 mm
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Full specification

Parameter Solis-3P9K-4G S5-GR1P9K Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 9.00 kW 9.00 kW Same
Max AC power 9.90 kW 9.90 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 14.3 A 41.3 A 27.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 10.80 kW 13.50 kW 2.70 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.20 1.50 +0.30 for S5-GR1P9K
Max DC voltage 1000 V 600 V 400 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-850 V 100-500 V 160-850 V vs 100-500 V
Start voltage 180 V 120 V -60 V for S5-GR1P9K
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for S5-GR1P9K
Strings per tracker - 1 Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max input current per tracker - 14.0 A Not published by Ginlong Solis
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.8 % 97.1 % +0.7 pp for Solis-3P9K-4G
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.0 % +0.3 pp for Solis-3P9K-4G
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 18.0 kg 18.5 kg -0.5 kg for Solis-3P9K-4G
Weight per kW 2.0 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 563x310x219 mm 579x333x253 mm 563x310x219 mm vs 579x333x253 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling - natural Not published by Ginlong Solis
Noise - 30 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 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.