Growatt SPE 3500TL HVM-24G2 vs Growatt SPM 3600TL-HU
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The verdict
SPM 3600TL-HU leads on the differences that matter
The largest is european efficiency: 2.1 pp more efficient. 5 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
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5
of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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15 of 20 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
SPE 3500TL HVM-24G2
SPM 3600TL-HU
Difference
European efficiency
95.5 %
97.6 %
2.1 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage
500 V
600 V
100 V apart
Max efficiency
96.5 %
98.1 %
1.6 pp more efficient
Rated AC power
3.50 kW
3.60 kW
0.10 kW apart
Max PV power
4.00 kW
5.40 kW
1.40 kW apart
DC/AC ratio
1.14
1.50
0.36 more oversizing headroom
Weight
10.5 kg
26.0 kg
15.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW
3.0 kg/kW
7.2 kg/kW
4.2 kg/kW lighter
Max AC power
3.50 kW
3.60 kW
0.10 kW apart
Start voltage
80 V
130 V
50 V earlier start
Ingress protection
IP20
IP65
IP20 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range
60-450 V
150-550 V
60-450 V vs 150-550 V
Max AC current
15.2 A
15.7 A
0.5 A apart
Dimensions
370x430x125 mm
330x580x230 mm
370x430x125 mm vs 330x580x230 mm
Cooling
forced-air
natural
forced-air vs natural
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Full specification
Parameter
SPE 3500TL HVM-24G2
SPM 3600TL-HU
Difference
AC output
Rated AC power
3.50 kW
3.60 kW
0.10 kW apart
Max AC power
3.50 kW
3.60 kW
0.10 kW apart
Grid connection
Single-phase
Single-phase
Same
Nominal AC voltage
230 V
230 V
Same
Max AC current
15.2 A
15.7 A
0.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power
4.00 kW
5.40 kW
1.40 kW apart
DC/AC ratio
1.14
1.50
+0.36 for SPM 3600TL-HU
Max DC voltage
500 V
600 V
100 V apart
MPPT voltage range
60-450 V
150-550 V
60-450 V vs 150-550 V
Start voltage
80 V
130 V
-50 V for SPE 3500TL HVM-24G2
MPP trackers
-
2
Not published by Growatt
Strings per tracker
-
1
Not published by Growatt
Max input current per tracker
-
22.0 A
Not published by Growatt
Efficiency
European efficiency
95.5 %
97.6 %
+2.1 pp for SPM 3600TL-HU
Max efficiency
96.5 %
98.1 %
+1.6 pp for SPM 3600TL-HU
CEC efficiency
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input
Yes
Yes
Same
Battery voltage
-
40-60V
Not published by Growatt
Max charge current
-
140 A
Not published by Growatt
Backup power
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight
10.5 kg
26.0 kg
-15.5 kg for SPE 3500TL HVM-24G2
Weight per kW
3.0 kg/kW
7.2 kg/kW
-4.2 kg/kW for SPE 3500TL HVM-24G2
Dimensions
370x430x125 mm
330x580x230 mm
370x430x125 mm vs 330x580x230 mm
Ingress protection
IP20
IP65
IP20 vs IP65
Cooling
forced-air
natural
forced-air vs natural
Noise
-
30 dB
Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature
60 °C
60 °C
Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Same
Ethernet
-
Yes
Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty
-
5 yrs
Not published by Growatt
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Written summary
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Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.