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GW40K-ET-10 vs SUN-40K-SG01HP3-EU-BM4 10 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW40K-ET-10 vs Deye SUN-40K-SG01HP3-EU-BM4

GoodWe GW40K-ET-10
GoodWe
GW40K-ET-10
40 kW 97.8 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Deye
SUN-40K-SG01HP3-EU-BM4
40 kW 97.0 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

GW40K-ET-10 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.8 pp more efficient. 10 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
10 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 23 parameters
Parameter GW40K-ET-10 SUN-40K-SG01HP3-EU-BM4 Difference
European efficiency 97.8 % 97.0 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 42.0 A 36.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
Max PV power 60.00 kW 52.00 kW 8.00 kW apart
Weight 62.0 kg 80.0 kg 18.0 kg lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.30 0.20 more oversizing headroom
Max efficiency 98.1 % 97.6 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 1.6 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Nominal AC voltage 380 V 400 V 20 V apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 165-850 V 150-850 V 165-850 V vs 150-850 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Battery voltage 200-800 V 160-800 200-800 V vs 160-800
Dimensions 660x520x260 mm 894x527x294 mm 660x520x260 mm vs 894x527x294 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW40K-ET-10 SUN-40K-SG01HP3-EU-BM4 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 40.00 kW 40.00 kW Same
Max AC power 44.00 kW 44.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 380 V 400 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 66.7 A 66.7 A Same
PV input
Max PV power 60.00 kW 52.00 kW 8.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.30 +0.20 for GW40K-ET-10
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range 165-850 V 150-850 V 165-850 V vs 150-850 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V -20 V for GW40K-ET-10
MPP trackers - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 42.0 A 36.0 A +6.0 A for GW40K-ET-10
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.8 % 97.0 % +0.8 pp for GW40K-ET-10
Max efficiency 98.1 % 97.6 % +0.5 pp for GW40K-ET-10
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 200-800 V 160-800 200-800 V vs 160-800
Max charge current 100 A 100 A Same
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 62.0 kg 80.0 kg -18.0 kg for GW40K-ET-10
Weight per kW 1.6 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for GW40K-ET-10
Dimensions 660x520x260 mm 894x527x294 mm 660x520x260 mm vs 894x527x294 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - 65 dB Not published by GoodWe
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Deye
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Deye
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by Deye
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.