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MOD 12KTL3-X vs GW12KN-DT 6 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X vs GoodWe GW12KN-DT

Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X
Growatt
MOD 12KTL3-X
12 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
GoodWe GW12KN-DT
GoodWe
GW12KN-DT
12 kW 98.0 % 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. 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 MOD 12KTL3-X GW12KN-DT Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max AC power 12.00 kW 14.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
Max PV power 18.00 kW 16.80 kW 1.20 kW apart
Weight 14.0 kg 26.0 kg 12.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 2.2 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW lighter
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.0 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.3 % 0.3 pp more efficient
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.40 0.10 more oversizing headroom
Max AC current 20.0 A 21.5 A 1.5 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 455x516x192 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 455x516x192 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 12KTL3-X GW12KN-DT Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 12.00 kW 14.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 20.0 A 21.5 A 1.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 18.00 kW 16.80 kW 1.20 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.40 +0.10 for MOD 12KTL3-X
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V - Not published by GoodWe
Start voltage 160 V - Not published by GoodWe
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by GoodWe
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A - Not published by GoodWe
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.0 % +0.2 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 26.0 kg -12.0 kg for MOD 12KTL3-X
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 2.2 kg/kW -1.0 kg/kW for MOD 12KTL3-X
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 455x516x192 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 455x516x192 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural - Not published by GoodWe
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 GoodWe
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by GoodWe
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by GoodWe
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by GoodWe
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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.