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MAX 180KTL3-X MV vs SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0 6 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MAX 180KTL3-X MV vs Huawei SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0

Growatt MAX 180KTL3-X MV
Growatt
MAX 180KTL3-X MV
180 kW Grid-tie
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VS
Huawei SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0
Huawei
SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0
187.5 kW Grid-tie
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The verdict

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

The largest is rated ac power: 7.50 kW apart. 6 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
6 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 17 parameters
Parameter MAX 180KTL3-X MV SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0 Difference
Rated AC power 180.00 kW 187.50 kW 7.50 kW apart
MPP trackers 10 6 4 trackers more
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1500 V 400 V apart
Max input current per tracker 45.0 A 65.0 A 20.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 180.00 kW 187.50 kW 7.50 kW apart
Weight 93.0 kg 114.0 kg 21.0 kg lighter
Nominal AC voltage 480 V 550 V 70 V apart
Max AC current 216.5 A 196.8 A 19.7 A apart
Start voltage 195 V 550 V 355 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 500-1500 V 180-1000 V vs 500-1500 V
Dimensions 640x1075x367 mm 732x1082x395 mm 640x1075x367 mm vs 732x1082x395 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MAX 180KTL3-X MV SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 180.00 kW 187.50 kW 7.50 kW apart
Max AC power 180.00 kW 187.50 kW 7.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 480 V 550 V 70 V apart
Max AC current 216.5 A 196.8 A 19.7 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 6 +4 trackers for MAX 180KTL3-X MV
Strings per tracker - 4 Not published by Growatt
Max input current per tracker 45.0 A 65.0 A +20.0 A for SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0
Efficiency
European efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max efficiency 98.8 % 98.8 % Same
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 114.0 kg -21.0 kg for MAX 180KTL3-X MV
Weight per kW 0.5 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 640x1075x367 mm 732x1082x395 mm 640x1075x367 mm vs 732x1082x395 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - 75 dB Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Huawei
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Huawei
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by Huawei
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.