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GW4000-SS vs SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) 7 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW4000-SS vs SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)

GoodWe
GW4000-SS
4 kW 97.4 % euro Grid-tie
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SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
4 kW 98.8 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.4 pp more efficient. 7 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
7 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 18 parameters
Parameter GW4000-SS SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
European efficiency 97.4 % 98.8 % 1.4 pp more efficient
Warranty 5 yrs 25 yrs 20 yrs longer
Max efficiency 97.8 % 99.2 % 1.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 4.40 kW 4.00 kW 0.40 kW apart
Max PV power 4.80 kW 6.20 kW 1.40 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.20 1.55 0.35 more oversizing headroom
Weight 18.0 kg 9.0 kg 9.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 4.5 kg/kW 2.2 kg/kW 2.2 kg/kW lighter
Max DC voltage 500 V 480 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 22.0 A 18.5 A 3.5 A apart
Dimensions 390x397x180 mm 280x370x142 mm 390x397x180 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW4000-SS SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.00 kW 4.00 kW Same
Max AC power 4.40 kW 4.00 kW 0.40 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 22.0 A 18.5 A 3.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 4.80 kW 6.20 kW 1.40 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.20 1.55 +0.35 for SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Max DC voltage 500 V 480 V 20 V apart
MPPT voltage range 125-450 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 125 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.4 % 98.8 % +1.4 pp for SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Max efficiency 97.8 % 99.2 % +1.4 pp for SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
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 18.0 kg 9.0 kg -9.0 kg for SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Weight per kW 4.5 kg/kW 2.2 kg/kW -2.2 kg/kW for SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Dimensions 390x397x180 mm 280x370x142 mm 390x397x180 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 25 dB 25 dB Same
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 - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs 25 yrs +20 yrs for SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
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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.