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MAX 250KTL3-X HV vs Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS 13 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MAX 250KTL3-X HV vs Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS

Growatt MAX 250KTL3-X HV
Growatt
MAX 250KTL3-X HV
250 kW 98.7 % euro Grid-tie
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Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS
Ginlong Solis
Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS
255 kW 98.8 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

MAX 250KTL3-X HV leads on the differences that matter

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

See all 6 differences
How alike are they
13 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

6 of 19 parameters
Parameter MAX 250KTL3-X HV Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS Difference
Rated AC power 250.00 kW 255.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Max AC power 250.00 kW 255.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Weight 99.0 kg 113.0 kg 14.0 kg lighter
Max AC current 180.4 A 184.0 A 3.6 A apart
MPPT voltage range 500-1500 V 480-1500 V 500-1500 V vs 480-1500 V
Dimensions 675x1070x340 mm 770x1125x384 mm 675x1070x340 mm vs 770x1125x384 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MAX 250KTL3-X HV Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 250.00 kW 255.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Max AC power 250.00 kW 255.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 800 V 800 V Same
Max AC current 180.4 A 184.0 A 3.6 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1500 V 1500 V Same
MPPT voltage range 500-1500 V 480-1500 V 500-1500 V vs 480-1500 V
Start voltage 500 V 500 V Same
MPP trackers - 12 Not published by Growatt
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 30.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.7 % 98.8 % Effectively the same
Max efficiency 99.0 % 99.0 % 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 99.0 kg 113.0 kg -14.0 kg for MAX 250KTL3-X HV
Weight per kW 0.4 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 675x1070x340 mm 770x1125x384 mm 675x1070x340 mm vs 770x1125x384 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 - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.