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Growatt 1000-S vs S6-GR1P1K-M 9 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt 1000-S vs Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P1K-M

Growatt
Growatt 1000-S
1 kW 96.5 % euro Grid-tie
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Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P1K-M
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR1P1K-M
1 kW 95.4 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

Growatt 1000-S leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.1 pp more efficient. 9 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 15 differences
How alike are they
9 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

15 of 24 parameters
Parameter Growatt 1000-S S6-GR1P1K-M Difference
European efficiency 96.5 % 95.4 % 1.1 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A 19.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.4 % 96.6 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 6.4 kg/kW 7.7 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.30 1.50 0.20 more oversizing headroom
Weight 6.4 kg 7.7 kg 1.3 kg lighter
Noise 25 dB 20 dB 5 dB quieter
Max AC power 1.00 kW 1.10 kW 0.10 kW apart
Max PV power 1.30 kW 1.50 kW 0.20 kW apart
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 50-500 V 50-550 V vs 50-500 V
Max AC current 4.7 A 5.2 A 0.5 A apart
Start voltage 50 V 60 V 10 V earlier start
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 299x271x141 mm 373x310x160 mm 299x271x141 mm vs 373x310x160 mm
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Full specification

Parameter Growatt 1000-S S6-GR1P1K-M Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 1.00 kW 1.00 kW Same
Max AC power 1.00 kW 1.10 kW 0.10 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 4.7 A 5.2 A 0.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 1.30 kW 1.50 kW 0.20 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 1.50 +0.20 for S6-GR1P1K-M
Max DC voltage 550 V 550 V Same
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 50-500 V 50-550 V vs 50-500 V
Start voltage 50 V 60 V -10 V for Growatt 1000-S
MPP trackers 1 1 Same
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A 19.0 A +6.0 A for S6-GR1P1K-M
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.5 % 95.4 % +1.1 pp for Growatt 1000-S
Max efficiency 97.4 % 96.6 % +0.8 pp for Growatt 1000-S
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 6.4 kg 7.7 kg -1.3 kg for Growatt 1000-S
Weight per kW 6.4 kg/kW 7.7 kg/kW -1.3 kg/kW for Growatt 1000-S
Dimensions 299x271x141 mm 373x310x160 mm 299x271x141 mm vs 373x310x160 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 25 dB 20 dB -5 dB for S6-GR1P1K-M
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by Ginlong Solis
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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.