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GW23K-SDT-CN-G40 vs S6-GC3P23K03-LV-ND 8 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW23K-SDT-CN-G40 vs Ginlong Solis S6-GC3P23K03-LV-ND

GoodWe GW23K-SDT-CN-G40
GoodWe
GW23K-SDT-CN-G40
23 kW Grid-tie
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Ginlong Solis S6-GC3P23K03-LV-ND
Ginlong Solis
S6-GC3P23K03-LV-ND
23 kW 97.3 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

GW23K-SDT-CN-G40 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 19.0 A more headroom. 8 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
8 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 19 parameters
Parameter GW23K-SDT-CN-G40 S6-GC3P23K03-LV-ND Difference
Max input current per tracker 21.0 A 40.0 A 19.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 98.7 % 97.8 % 0.9 pp more efficient
Max AC power 25.30 kW 23.00 kW 2.30 kW apart
Weight 17.0 kg 32.6 kg 15.6 kg lighter
Noise 45 dB 60 dB 15 dB quieter
Weight per kW 0.7 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW lighter
Nominal AC voltage 380 V 230 V 150 V apart
Max AC current 38.4 A 60.4 A 22.0 A apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 180-1000 V 140-1000 V vs 180-1000 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Dimensions 413x530x211 mm 672x515x288 mm 413x530x211 mm vs 672x515x288 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW23K-SDT-CN-G40 S6-GC3P23K03-LV-ND Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 23.00 kW 23.00 kW Same
Max AC power 25.30 kW 23.00 kW 2.30 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 380 V 230 V 150 V apart
Max AC current 38.4 A 60.4 A 22.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 180-1000 V 140-1000 V vs 180-1000 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V -20 V for GW23K-SDT-CN-G40
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 21.0 A 40.0 A +19.0 A for S6-GC3P23K03-LV-ND
Efficiency
European efficiency - 97.3 % Not published by GoodWe
Max efficiency 98.7 % 97.8 % +0.9 pp for GW23K-SDT-CN-G40
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 17.0 kg 32.6 kg -15.6 kg for GW23K-SDT-CN-G40
Weight per kW 0.7 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW -0.7 kg/kW for GW23K-SDT-CN-G40
Dimensions 413x530x211 mm 672x515x288 mm 413x530x211 mm vs 672x515x288 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 45 dB 60 dB -15 dB for GW23K-SDT-CN-G40
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.