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SUN2000-100KTL-M1 (@480 V) vs S5-GC100K 14 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-100KTL-M1 (@480 V) vs Ginlong Solis S5-GC100K

Huawei SUN2000-100KTL-M1 (@480 V)
Huawei
SUN2000-100KTL-M1 (@480 V)
100 kW 98.6 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Ginlong Solis S5-GC100K
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC100K
100 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

6 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max input current per tracker: 6.0 A more headroom. 14 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 6 differences
How alike are they
14 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

6 of 20 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-100KTL-M1 (@480 V) S5-GC100K Difference
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 32.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
European efficiency 98.6 % 98.3 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current 133.7 A 167.1 A 33.4 A apart
Weight 90.0 kg 91.0 kg 1.0 kg lighter
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 180-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 180-1000 V
Dimensions 700x1035x365 mm 567x1065x344 mm 700x1035x365 mm vs 567x1065x344 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-100KTL-M1 (@480 V) S5-GC100K Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 100.00 kW 100.00 kW Same
Max AC power 110.00 kW 110.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage - 400 V Not published by Huawei
Max AC current 133.7 A 167.1 A 33.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 180-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 180-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 195 V Effectively the same
MPP trackers 10 10 Same
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 32.0 A +6.0 A for S5-GC100K
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.6 % 98.3 % +0.3 pp for SUN2000-100KTL-M1 (@480 V)
Max efficiency 98.8 % 98.7 % Effectively the same
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 90.0 kg 91.0 kg -1.0 kg for SUN2000-100KTL-M1 (@480 V)
Weight per kW 0.9 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 700x1035x365 mm 567x1065x344 mm 700x1035x365 mm vs 567x1065x344 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Huawei
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
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.