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GW8000-DT vs SolarEdge SE8K (Three Phase, India) 7 of 16 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW8000-DT vs SolarEdge SE8K (Three Phase, India)

GoodWe GW8000-DT
GoodWe
GW8000-DT
8 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE8K (Three Phase, India)
8 kW 97.6 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SolarEdge SE8K (Three Phase, India) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 7 of 16 comparable parameters are identical, with 16 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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

9 of 16 parameters
Parameter GW8000-DT SolarEdge SE8K (Three Phase, India) Difference
Max DC voltage 1000 V 900 V 100 V apart
European efficiency 98.0 % 97.6 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max PV power 9.60 kW 10.80 kW 1.20 kW apart
Weight 24.0 kg 16.4 kg 7.6 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.0 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.20 1.35 0.15 more oversizing headroom
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.0 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current 12.1 A 13.0 A 0.9 A apart
Dimensions 415x516x192 mm 540x315x191 mm 415x516x192 mm vs 540x315x191 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW8000-DT SolarEdge SE8K (Three Phase, India) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 12.1 A 13.0 A 0.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 9.60 kW 10.80 kW 1.20 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.20 1.35 +0.15 for SolarEdge SE8K (Three Phase, India)
Max DC voltage 1000 V 900 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Start voltage - - Neither datasheet publishes this
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 97.6 % +0.4 pp for GW8000-DT
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.0 % +0.3 pp for GW8000-DT
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 24.0 kg 16.4 kg -7.6 kg for SolarEdge SE8K (Three Phase, India)
Weight per kW 3.0 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW -1.0 kg/kW for SolarEdge SE8K (Three Phase, India)
Dimensions 415x516x192 mm 540x315x191 mm 415x516x192 mm vs 540x315x191 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling - forced-air Not published by GoodWe
Noise - 40 dB Not published by GoodWe
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.