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

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

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

Parameter Solis-50K-HV S5-GC50K 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 66.2 A 83.6 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 200-1000 V 180-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 180-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 195 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 98.5 % 98.3 % +0.2 pp for Solis-50K-HV
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.7 % +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 61.0 kg 53.7 kg -7.3 kg for S5-GC50K
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 700x630x357 mm 578x691x338 mm 700x630x357 mm vs 578x691x338 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
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.