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MOD 12KTL3-X vs SG12KTL-M 12 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X vs Sungrow SG12KTL-M

Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X
Growatt
MOD 12KTL3-X
12 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Sungrow
SG12KTL-M
12 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MOD 12KTL3-X leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 15.0 A more headroom. 12 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
12 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 20 parameters
Parameter MOD 12KTL3-X SG12KTL-M Difference
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 11.0 A 15.0 A more headroom
Weight 14.0 kg 20.0 kg 6.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.7 kg/kW 0.5 kg/kW lighter
Start voltage 160 V 250 V 90 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 200-1000 V 140-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 485x370x160 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 485x370x160 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 12KTL3-X SG12KTL-M Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 20.0 A 20.0 A Same
PV input
Max PV power 18.00 kW - Not published by Sungrow
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Sungrow
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 200-1000 V 140-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 160 V 250 V -90 V for MOD 12KTL3-X
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 11.0 A +15.0 A for MOD 12KTL3-X
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.1 % Effectively the same
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.6 % 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 14.0 kg 20.0 kg -6.0 kg for MOD 12KTL3-X
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.7 kg/kW -0.5 kg/kW for MOD 12KTL3-X
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 485x370x160 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 485x370x160 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Sungrow
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Sungrow
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Sungrow
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by Sungrow
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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.