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LVM-24P vs HVM-24 8 of 16 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM-24P vs Growatt SPF 3000TL HVM-24

Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM-24P
Growatt
SPF 3000TL LVM-24P
3 kW Off-grid
VS
Growatt SPF 3000TL HVM-24
Growatt
SPF 3000TL HVM-24
3 kW Off-grid
The verdict

8 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max efficiency: 4.0 pp more efficient. 8 of 16 comparable parameters are identical, with 16 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
8 of 16 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 16 parameters
Parameter LVM-24P HVM-24 Difference
Max efficiency 97.0 % 93.0 % 4.0 pp more efficient
Max PV power 2.00 kW 1.50 kW 0.50 kW apart
Weight 11.0 kg 8.5 kg 2.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.7 kg/kW 2.8 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio 0.67 0.50 0.17 more oversizing headroom
Nominal AC voltage 120 V 230 V 110 V apart
Battery voltage 24 VDC (SPF 3000TL LVM-24P) / 48 VDC (SPF 3000TL LVM-48P) 24VDC or 48VDC (model-dependent) 24 VDC (SPF 3000TL LVM-24P) / 48 VDC (SPF 3000TL LVM-48P) vs 24VDC or 48VDC (model-dependent)
Dimensions 455x350x130 mm 400x315x130 mm 455x350x130 mm vs 400x315x130 mm
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Full specification

Parameter LVM-24P HVM-24 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 Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 120 V 230 V 110 V apart
Max AC current - - Neither datasheet publishes this
PV input
Max PV power 2.00 kW 1.50 kW 0.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 0.67 0.50 +0.17 for LVM-24P
Max DC voltage 145 V 145 V Same
MPPT voltage range 30-115 V 30-115 V Same
Start voltage - - Neither datasheet publishes this
MPP trackers 1 - Not published by Growatt
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 97.0 % 93.0 % +4.0 pp for LVM-24P
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 24 VDC (SPF 3000TL LVM-24P) / 48 VDC (SPF 3000TL LVM-48P) 24VDC or 48VDC (model-dependent) 24 VDC (SPF 3000TL LVM-24P) / 48 VDC (SPF 3000TL LVM-48P) vs 24VDC or 48VDC (model-dependent)
Max charge current 80 A - Not published by Growatt
Backup power 3.0 kW - Not published by Growatt
Physical
Weight 11.0 kg 8.5 kg -2.5 kg for HVM-24
Weight per kW 3.7 kg/kW 2.8 kg/kW -0.8 kg/kW for HVM-24
Dimensions 455x350x130 mm 400x315x130 mm 455x350x130 mm vs 400x315x130 mm
Ingress protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Cooling - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 55 °C 55 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
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

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Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.