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MOD 15KTL3-HU vs HYD 15KTL-3PH 10 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 15KTL3-HU vs Sofar Solar HYD 15KTL-3PH

Growatt MOD 15KTL3-HU
Growatt
MOD 15KTL3-HU
15 kW 98.1 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Sofar Solar HYD 15KTL-3PH
Sofar Solar
HYD 15KTL-3PH
15 kW 97.7 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

MOD 15KTL3-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.4 pp more efficient. 10 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
10 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

14 of 24 parameters
Parameter MOD 15KTL3-HU HYD 15KTL-3PH Difference
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.7 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max PV power 30.00 kW 22.50 kW 7.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 2.00 1.50 0.50 more oversizing headroom
Weight 20.0 kg 39.5 kg 19.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.3 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.2 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Start voltage 160 V 200 V 40 V earlier start
MPP trackers 3 2 1 tracker more
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Max AC current 25.0 A 23.9 A 1.1 A apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 180-960 V 140-1000 V vs 180-960 V
Battery voltage 600-980V 180-800 Vdc 600-980V vs 180-800 Vdc
Dimensions 480x468x202 mm 515x587x261 mm 480x468x202 mm vs 515x587x261 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 15KTL3-HU HYD 15KTL-3PH Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 15.00 kW 15.00 kW Same
Max AC power 15.00 kW 15.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 25.0 A 23.9 A 1.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 30.00 kW 22.50 kW 7.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 2.00 1.50 +0.50 for MOD 15KTL3-HU
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 180-960 V 140-1000 V vs 180-960 V
Start voltage 160 V 200 V -40 V for MOD 15KTL3-HU
MPP trackers 3 2 +1 trackers for MOD 15KTL3-HU
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 20.0 A - Not published by Sofar Solar
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.7 % +0.4 pp for MOD 15KTL3-HU
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.2 % +0.4 pp for MOD 15KTL3-HU
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600-980V 180-800 Vdc 600-980V vs 180-800 Vdc
Max charge current 25 A - Not published by Sofar Solar
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 20.0 kg 39.5 kg -19.5 kg for MOD 15KTL3-HU
Weight per kW 1.3 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW -1.3 kg/kW for MOD 15KTL3-HU
Dimensions 480x468x202 mm 515x587x261 mm 480x468x202 mm vs 515x587x261 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise 29 dB - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 10 yrs - Not published by Sofar Solar
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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.