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GW30K-SDT-CN-G40 vs MID 30KTL3-X2-1 9 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW30K-SDT-CN-G40 vs Growatt MID 30KTL3-X2-1

GoodWe GW30K-SDT-CN-G40
GoodWe
GW30K-SDT-CN-G40
30 kW Grid-tie
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Growatt MID 30KTL3-X2-1
Growatt
MID 30KTL3-X2-1
30 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

9 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max input current per tracker: 11.0 A more headroom. 9 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
9 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 18 parameters
Parameter GW30K-SDT-CN-G40 MID 30KTL3-X2-1 Difference
Max input current per tracker 21.0 A 32.0 A 11.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 33.00 kW 30.00 kW 3.00 kW apart
Weight 19.0 kg 31.0 kg 12.0 kg lighter
Nominal AC voltage 380 V 400 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 50.1 A 45.5 A 4.6 A apart
Start voltage 160 V 200 V 40 V earlier start
Weight per kW 0.6 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 200-1000 V 140-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 413x530x211 mm 435x580x230 mm 413x530x211 mm vs 435x580x230 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW30K-SDT-CN-G40 MID 30KTL3-X2-1 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 30.00 kW 30.00 kW Same
Max AC power 33.00 kW 30.00 kW 3.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 380 V 400 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 50.1 A 45.5 A 4.6 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 45.00 kW Not published by GoodWe
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by GoodWe
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 200-1000 V 140-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 160 V 200 V -40 V for GW30K-SDT-CN-G40
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by Growatt
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 21.0 A 32.0 A +11.0 A for MID 30KTL3-X2-1
Efficiency
European efficiency - 98.5 % Not published by GoodWe
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.8 % Effectively the 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 19.0 kg 31.0 kg -12.0 kg for GW30K-SDT-CN-G40
Weight per kW 0.6 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for GW30K-SDT-CN-G40
Dimensions 413x530x211 mm 435x580x230 mm 413x530x211 mm vs 435x580x230 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 45 dB - Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Ethernet - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 5 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.