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MOD 3000TL3-X vs Growatt 3000-S 10 of 25 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 3000TL3-X vs Growatt 3000-S

Growatt MOD 3000TL3-X
Growatt
MOD 3000TL3-X
3 kW 97.5 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Growatt
Growatt 3000-S
3 kW 97.3 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

15 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max dc voltage: 550 V apart. 10 of 25 comparable parameters are identical, with 7 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 15 differences
How alike are they
10 of 25 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

15 of 25 parameters
Parameter MOD 3000TL3-X Growatt 3000-S Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 550 V 550 V apart
Max efficiency 98.3 % 97.6 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Max PV power 4.50 kW 3.90 kW 0.60 kW apart
Weight 12.5 kg 9.1 kg 3.4 kg lighter
Weight per kW 4.2 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.30 0.20 more oversizing headroom
European efficiency 97.5 % 97.3 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 5.0 A 14.3 A 9.3 A apart
Start voltage 160 V 50 V 110 V earlier start
MPP trackers 2 1 1 tracker more
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 50-550 V 140-1000 V vs 50-550 V
Dimensions 387x425x147 mm 359x271x141 mm 387x425x147 mm vs 359x271x141 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 3000TL3-X Growatt 3000-S Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.00 kW 3.00 kW Same
Max AC power 3.00 kW 3.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 5.0 A 14.3 A 9.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 4.50 kW 3.90 kW 0.60 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.30 +0.20 for MOD 3000TL3-X
Max DC voltage 1100 V 550 V 550 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 50-550 V 140-1000 V vs 50-550 V
Start voltage 160 V 50 V -110 V for Growatt 3000-S
MPP trackers 2 1 +1 trackers for MOD 3000TL3-X
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A 13.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.5 % 97.3 % +0.2 pp for MOD 3000TL3-X
Max efficiency 98.3 % 97.6 % +0.7 pp for MOD 3000TL3-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 12.5 kg 9.1 kg -3.4 kg for Growatt 3000-S
Weight per kW 4.2 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW -1.1 kg/kW for Growatt 3000-S
Dimensions 387x425x147 mm 359x271x141 mm 387x425x147 mm vs 359x271x141 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 25 dB Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.