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GWT8K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series) vs GW8000-DT 4 of 13 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GWT8K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series) vs GoodWe GW8000-DT

GoodWe GWT8K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series)
GoodWe
GWT8K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series)
8 kW Grid-tie
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VS
GoodWe GW8000-DT
GoodWe
GW8000-DT
8 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

GWT8K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 4 of 13 comparable parameters are identical, with 19 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
4 of 13 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 13 parameters
Parameter GWT8K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series) GW8000-DT Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.00 kW 0.80 kW apart
Weight 14.7 kg 24.0 kg 9.3 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.3 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Nominal AC voltage 380 V 400 V 20 V apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Max AC current 13.4 A 12.1 A 1.3 A apart
Dimensions 392x491x204 mm 415x516x192 mm 392x491x204 mm vs 415x516x192 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GWT8K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series) GW8000-DT Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.00 kW 0.80 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 380 V 400 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 13.4 A 12.1 A 1.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 9.60 kW Not published by GoodWe
DC/AC ratio - 1.20 Not published by GoodWe
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V - Not published by GoodWe
Start voltage 160 V - Not published by GoodWe
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by GoodWe
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A - Not published by GoodWe
Efficiency
European efficiency - 98.0 % Not published by GoodWe
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.3 % +0.3 pp for GWT8K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series)
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 14.7 kg 24.0 kg -9.3 kg for GWT8K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series)
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW -1.2 kg/kW for GWT8K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series)
Dimensions 392x491x204 mm 415x516x192 mm 392x491x204 mm vs 415x516x192 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural - Not published by GoodWe
Noise 29 dB - Not published by GoodWe
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by GoodWe
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by GoodWe
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.