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DVM-MPV vs DVM 9 of 12 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt SPF 12000T DVM-MPV vs Growatt SPF 12000T DVM

Growatt SPF 12000T DVM-MPV
Growatt
SPF 12000T DVM-MPV
12 kW Off-grid
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Growatt SPF 12000T DVM
Growatt
SPF 12000T DVM
12 kW Off-grid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

DVM leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 9 of 12 comparable parameters are identical, with 20 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 3 differences
How alike are they
9 of 12 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

3 of 12 parameters
Parameter DVM-MPV DVM Difference
Max DC voltage 250 V 150 V 100 V apart
Max efficiency 85.0 % 98.0 % 13.0 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 60-245 V 60-145 V 60-245 V vs 60-145 V
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Full specification

Parameter DVM-MPV DVM Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Grid connection - Single-phase Not published by Growatt
Nominal AC voltage 240 V 240 V Same
Max AC current - - Neither datasheet publishes this
PV input
Max PV power 14.00 kW - Not published by Growatt
DC/AC ratio 1.17 - Not published by Growatt
Max DC voltage 250 V 150 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 60-245 V 60-145 V 60-245 V vs 60-145 V
Start voltage - - Neither datasheet publishes this
MPP trackers - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Efficiency
European efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max efficiency 85.0 % 98.0 % +13.0 pp for DVM
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage - 48VDC Not published by Growatt
Max charge current - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 75.0 kg 75.0 kg Same
Weight per kW 6.2 kg/kW 6.2 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 650x380x225 mm 650x380x225 mm Same
Ingress protection IP20 IP20 Same
Cooling - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 45 °C 45 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - Yes Not published by Growatt
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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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.