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GW36K-SDT-P30 vs SUN2000-36KTL 6 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW36K-SDT-P30 vs Huawei SUN2000-36KTL

GoodWe GW36K-SDT-P30
GoodWe
GW36K-SDT-P30
36 kW Grid-tie
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VS
Huawei SUN2000-36KTL
Huawei
SUN2000-36KTL
36 kW 98.4 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

GW36K-SDT-P30 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 20.0 A more headroom. 6 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
6 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 18 parameters
Parameter GW36K-SDT-P30 SUN2000-36KTL Difference
Max input current per tracker 42.0 A 22.0 A 20.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 39.60 kW 40.00 kW 0.40 kW apart
Weight 30.0 kg 62.0 kg 32.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 0.8 kg/kW 1.7 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW lighter
Nominal AC voltage 380 V 400 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 60.1 A 57.8 A 2.3 A apart
Start voltage 160 V 250 V 90 V earlier start
Max efficiency 98.8 % 98.6 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 200-1000 V 140-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 483x585x230 mm 550x930x283 mm 483x585x230 mm vs 550x930x283 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter GW36K-SDT-P30 SUN2000-36KTL Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 36.00 kW 36.00 kW Same
Max AC power 39.60 kW 40.00 kW 0.40 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 380 V 400 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 60.1 A 57.8 A 2.3 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 200-1000 V 140-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 160 V 250 V -90 V for GW36K-SDT-P30
MPP trackers - 4 Not published by GoodWe
Strings per tracker - 2 Not published by GoodWe
Max input current per tracker 42.0 A 22.0 A +20.0 A for GW36K-SDT-P30
Efficiency
European efficiency - 98.4 % Not published by GoodWe
Max efficiency 98.8 % 98.6 % +0.2 pp for GW36K-SDT-P30
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 30.0 kg 62.0 kg -32.0 kg for GW36K-SDT-P30
Weight per kW 0.8 kg/kW 1.7 kg/kW -0.9 kg/kW for GW36K-SDT-P30
Dimensions 483x585x230 mm 550x930x283 mm 483x585x230 mm vs 550x930x283 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
Noise 29 dB - Not published by Huawei
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Huawei
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Huawei
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
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.