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GW12KN-DT vs MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) 6 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW12KN-DT vs Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)

GoodWe GW12KN-DT
GoodWe
GW12KN-DT
12 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
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. 6 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
6 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 17 parameters
Parameter GW12KN-DT MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) Difference
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
Max AC power 14.00 kW 12.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
Max PV power 16.80 kW 18.00 kW 1.20 kW apart
Weight 26.0 kg 15.6 kg 10.4 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW lighter
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.2 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.6 % 0.3 pp more efficient
DC/AC ratio 1.40 1.50 0.10 more oversizing headroom
Max AC current 21.5 A 20.0 A 1.5 A apart
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Dimensions 455x516x192 mm 387x425x178 mm 455x516x192 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW12KN-DT MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 14.00 kW 12.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 21.5 A 20.0 A 1.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 16.80 kW 18.00 kW 1.20 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.40 1.50 +0.10 for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range - 140-1000 V Not published by GoodWe
Start voltage - 160 V Not published by GoodWe
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker - 1 Not published by GoodWe
Max input current per tracker - 20.0 A Not published by GoodWe
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.2 % +0.2 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 26.0 kg 15.6 kg -10.4 kg for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW -0.9 kg/kW for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Dimensions 455x516x192 mm 387x425x178 mm 455x516x192 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling - natural Not published by GoodWe
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 GoodWe
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty - 8 yrs Not published by GoodWe
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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.