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SUN2000-10KTL-M1 vs ESI-10K-T1 12 of 26 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-10KTL-M1 vs Sofar Solar ESI-10K-T1

Huawei SUN2000-10KTL-M1
Huawei
SUN2000-10KTL-M1
10 kW 98.1 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Sofar Solar ESI-10K-T1
Sofar Solar
ESI-10K-T1
10 kW 97.5 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

14 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is european efficiency: 0.6 pp more efficient. 12 of 26 comparable parameters are identical, with 6 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
12 of 26 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

14 of 26 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-10KTL-M1 ESI-10K-T1 Difference
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.5 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max input current per tracker 11.0 A 20.0 A 9.0 A more headroom
Max PV power 15.00 kW 20.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 2.00 0.50 more oversizing headroom
Max charge current 16 A 25 A 9 A faster charging
Weight 17.0 kg 30.0 kg 13.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.7 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.2 % 0.4 pp more efficient
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 140-980 V 160-950 V 140-980 V vs 160-950 V
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 350-435 Vdc 600 V ~ 980 V vs 350-435 Vdc
Dimensions 525x470x146 mm 440x708x170 mm 525x470x146 mm vs 440x708x170 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-10KTL-M1 ESI-10K-T1 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 10.00 kW 10.00 kW Same
Max AC power 11.00 kW 11.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 16.9 A 16.7 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power 15.00 kW 20.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 2.00 +0.50 for ESI-10K-T1
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-980 V 160-950 V 140-980 V vs 160-950 V
Start voltage 200 V 200 V Same
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for ESI-10K-T1
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 11.0 A 20.0 A +9.0 A for ESI-10K-T1
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.5 % +0.6 pp for SUN2000-10KTL-M1
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.2 % +0.4 pp for SUN2000-10KTL-M1
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 350-435 Vdc 600 V ~ 980 V vs 350-435 Vdc
Max charge current 16 A 25 A +9 A for ESI-10K-T1
Backup power 3.3 kW - Not published by Sofar Solar
Physical
Weight 17.0 kg 30.0 kg -13.0 kg for SUN2000-10KTL-M1
Weight per kW 1.7 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW -1.3 kg/kW for SUN2000-10KTL-M1
Dimensions 525x470x146 mm 440x708x170 mm 525x470x146 mm vs 440x708x170 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
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.