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GW20KN-DT vs Fronius Verto 20.0 8 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW20KN-DT vs Fronius Verto 20.0

GoodWe GW20KN-DT
GoodWe
GW20KN-DT
20 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Fronius Verto 20.0
Fronius International
Fronius Verto 20.0
20 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

Fronius Verto 20.0 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max pv power: 4.00 kW apart. 8 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
8 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 17 parameters
Parameter GW20KN-DT Fronius Verto 20.0 Difference
Max PV power 26.00 kW 30.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
MPP trackers 2 4 2 trackers more
Weight 26.0 kg 35.2 kg 9.2 kg lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.30 1.50 0.20 more oversizing headroom
European efficiency 98.1 % 98.3 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 1.3 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW 0.5 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 31.9 A 30.3 A 1.6 A apart
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Dimensions 455x516x220 mm 730x540x278 mm 455x516x220 mm vs 730x540x278 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW20KN-DT Fronius Verto 20.0 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 20.00 kW 20.00 kW Same
Max AC power 20.00 kW 20.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 31.9 A 30.3 A 1.6 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 26.00 kW 30.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 1.50 +0.20 for Fronius Verto 20.0
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range - 150-870 V Not published by GoodWe
Start voltage - 150 V Not published by GoodWe
MPP trackers 2 4 +2 trackers for Fronius Verto 20.0
Strings per tracker - 2 Not published by GoodWe
Max input current per tracker - 28.0 A Not published by GoodWe
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 98.3 % +0.2 pp for Fronius Verto 20.0
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.6 % 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 26.0 kg 35.2 kg -9.2 kg for GW20KN-DT
Weight per kW 1.3 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW -0.5 kg/kW for GW20KN-DT
Dimensions 455x516x220 mm 730x540x278 mm 455x516x220 mm vs 730x540x278 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling - forced-air Not published by GoodWe
Noise - 56 dB Not published by GoodWe
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 - Yes Not published by GoodWe
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.