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GW5K-DNS-CN-G40 vs SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) 9 of 16 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW5K-DNS-CN-G40 vs SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)

GoodWe GW5K-DNS-CN-G40
GoodWe
GW5K-DNS-CN-G40
5 kW Grid-tie
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SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
5 kW 99.0 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 120 V apart. 9 of 16 comparable parameters are identical, with 16 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
9 of 16 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 16 parameters
Parameter GW5K-DNS-CN-G40 SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
Max DC voltage 600 V 480 V 120 V apart
Max efficiency 98.1 % 99.2 % 1.1 pp more efficient
Max AC power 5.50 kW 5.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Max AC current 25.0 A 23.0 A 2.0 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 230 V 10 V apart
Dimensions 323x358x165 mm 280x370x142 mm 323x358x165 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW5K-DNS-CN-G40 SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.50 kW 5.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 230 V 10 V apart
Max AC current 25.0 A 23.0 A 2.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 7.75 kW Not published by GoodWe
DC/AC ratio - 1.55 Not published by GoodWe
Max DC voltage 600 V 480 V 120 V apart
MPPT voltage range 40-560 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 50 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 21.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency - 99.0 % Not published by GoodWe
Max efficiency 98.1 % 99.2 % +1.1 pp for SolarEdge SE5000H (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 9.2 kg 9.0 kg Effectively the same
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 323x358x165 mm 280x370x142 mm 323x358x165 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 25 dB 25 dB Same
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty - 25 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.