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MOD 15KTL3-X vs MID 15KTL3-X 13 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 15KTL3-X vs Growatt MID 15KTL3-X

Growatt MOD 15KTL3-X
Growatt
MOD 15KTL3-X
15 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MID 15KTL3-X
Growatt
MID 15KTL3-X
15 kW 98.6 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

MOD 15KTL3-X leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.4 pp more efficient. 13 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
13 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 23 parameters
Parameter MOD 15KTL3-X MID 15KTL3-X Difference
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.6 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 15.00 kW 16.60 kW 1.60 kW apart
Weight 16.0 kg 23.0 kg 7.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.1 kg/kW 1.5 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
Max AC current 25.0 A 24.2 A 0.8 A apart
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 395x525x222 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 395x525x222 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 15KTL3-X MID 15KTL3-X Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 15.00 kW 15.00 kW Same
Max AC power 15.00 kW 16.60 kW 1.60 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 25.0 A 24.2 A 0.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 22.50 kW 22.50 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
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 15KTL3-X
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by Growatt
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A - Not published by Growatt
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.6 % +0.4 pp for MID 15KTL3-X
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.8 % Effectively the 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 16.0 kg 23.0 kg -7.0 kg for MOD 15KTL3-X
Weight per kW 1.1 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW -0.5 kg/kW for MOD 15KTL3-X
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 395x525x222 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 395x525x222 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs 5 yrs Same
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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.