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MOD 12KTL3-X vs Solis-3P12K-4G 8 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X vs Solis-3P12K-4G

Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X
Growatt
MOD 12KTL3-X
12 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Ginlong Solis
Solis-3P12K-4G
12 kW 97.8 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

MOD 12KTL3-X leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 8 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
8 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 21 parameters
Parameter MOD 12KTL3-X Solis-3P12K-4G Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.8 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 12.00 kW 13.20 kW 1.20 kW apart
Max PV power 18.00 kW 14.50 kW 3.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.21 0.29 more oversizing headroom
Weight 14.0 kg 18.9 kg 4.9 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.3 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 160-850 V 140-1000 V vs 160-850 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Max AC current 20.0 A 19.1 A 0.9 A apart
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 563x310x219 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 563x310x219 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 12KTL3-X Solis-3P12K-4G Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 12.00 kW 13.20 kW 1.20 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 20.0 A 19.1 A 0.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 18.00 kW 14.50 kW 3.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.21 +0.29 for MOD 12KTL3-X
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 160-850 V 140-1000 V vs 160-850 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V -20 V for MOD 12KTL3-X
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.8 % +0.4 pp for MOD 12KTL3-X
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.3 % +0.3 pp for MOD 12KTL3-X
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 14.0 kg 18.9 kg -4.9 kg for MOD 12KTL3-X
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for MOD 12KTL3-X
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 563x310x219 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 563x310x219 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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 Yes Same
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.