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MAX 180KTL3-X MV vs SUN2000-185KTL-H1 7 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MAX 180KTL3-X MV vs Huawei SUN2000-185KTL-H1

Growatt MAX 180KTL3-X MV
Growatt
MAX 180KTL3-X MV
180 kW Grid-tie
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VS
Huawei SUN2000-185KTL-H1
Huawei
SUN2000-185KTL-H1
175 kW 98.7 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

MAX 180KTL3-X MV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 5.00 kW apart. 7 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
7 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 19 parameters
Parameter MAX 180KTL3-X MV SUN2000-185KTL-H1 Difference
Rated AC power 180.00 kW 175.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1500 V 400 V apart
Max input current per tracker 45.0 A 26.0 A 19.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 180.00 kW 185.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Weight 93.0 kg 84.0 kg 9.0 kg lighter
Nominal AC voltage 480 V 800 V 320 V apart
Max AC current 216.5 A 134.9 A 81.6 A apart
Start voltage 195 V 550 V 355 V earlier start
MPP trackers 10 9 1 tracker more
Max efficiency 98.8 % 99.0 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 500-1500 V 180-1000 V vs 500-1500 V
Dimensions 640x1075x367 mm 700x1035x365 mm 640x1075x367 mm vs 700x1035x365 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MAX 180KTL3-X MV SUN2000-185KTL-H1 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 180.00 kW 175.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Max AC power 180.00 kW 185.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 480 V 800 V 320 V apart
Max AC current 216.5 A 134.9 A 81.6 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 270.00 kW - Not published by Huawei
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Huawei
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1500 V 400 V apart
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 500-1500 V 180-1000 V vs 500-1500 V
Start voltage 195 V 550 V -355 V for MAX 180KTL3-X MV
MPP trackers 10 9 +1 trackers for MAX 180KTL3-X MV
Strings per tracker - 2 Not published by Growatt
Max input current per tracker 45.0 A 26.0 A +19.0 A for MAX 180KTL3-X MV
Efficiency
European efficiency - 98.7 % Not published by Growatt
Max efficiency 98.8 % 99.0 % +0.2 pp for SUN2000-185KTL-H1
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 93.0 kg 84.0 kg -9.0 kg for SUN2000-185KTL-H1
Weight per kW 0.5 kg/kW 0.5 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 640x1075x367 mm 700x1035x365 mm 640x1075x367 mm vs 700x1035x365 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Huawei
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by Huawei
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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.