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MOD 8000TL3-HU vs ESI-8K-T1 17 of 26 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 8000TL3-HU vs Sofar Solar ESI-8K-T1

Growatt MOD 8000TL3-HU
Growatt
MOD 8000TL3-HU
8 kW 98.1 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Sofar Solar ESI-8K-T1
Sofar Solar
ESI-8K-T1
8 kW 97.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

MOD 8000TL3-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.1 pp more efficient. 17 of 26 comparable parameters are identical, with 6 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
17 of 26 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 26 parameters
Parameter MOD 8000TL3-HU ESI-8K-T1 Difference
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.0 % 1.1 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.0 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Weight 19.0 kg 30.0 kg 11.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.4 kg/kW 3.8 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW lighter
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 160-950 V 140-1000 V vs 160-950 V
Start voltage 180 V 200 V 20 V earlier start
Battery voltage 600-980 V 350-435 Vdc 600-980 V vs 350-435 Vdc
Dimensions 468x408x202 mm 440x708x170 mm 468x408x202 mm vs 440x708x170 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 8000TL3-HU ESI-8K-T1 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.80 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 13.3 A 13.3 A Same
PV input
Max PV power 16.00 kW 16.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 2.00 2.00 Same
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 160-950 V 140-1000 V vs 160-950 V
Start voltage 180 V 200 V -20 V for MOD 8000TL3-HU
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for ESI-8K-T1
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 20.0 A 20.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.0 % +1.1 pp for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.0 % +0.6 pp for MOD 8000TL3-HU
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600-980 V 350-435 Vdc 600-980 V vs 350-435 Vdc
Max charge current 25 A 25 A Same
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 19.0 kg 30.0 kg -11.0 kg for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Weight per kW 2.4 kg/kW 3.8 kg/kW -1.4 kg/kW for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Dimensions 468x408x202 mm 440x708x170 mm 468x408x202 mm vs 440x708x170 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 29 dB - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
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.