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SUN2000-12K-MAP0 vs GW12K-ET-20 (ET G2) 12 of 26 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-12K-MAP0 vs GoodWe GW12K-ET-20 (ET G2)

Huawei SUN2000-12K-MAP0
Huawei
SUN2000-12K-MAP0
12 kW 98.2 % euro Hybrid
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GoodWe GW12K-ET-20 (ET G2)
GoodWe
GW12K-ET-20 (ET G2)
12 kW Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SUN2000-12K-MAP0 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 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 SUN2000-12K-MAP0 GW12K-ET-20 (ET G2) Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max AC power 13.20 kW 12.00 kW 1.20 kW apart
Max PV power 22.00 kW 19.20 kW 2.80 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.83 1.60 0.23 more oversizing headroom
Max charge current 20 A 40 A 20 A faster charging
Weight 21.0 kg 25.0 kg 4.0 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.2 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC current 20.2 A 26.1 A 5.9 A apart
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 120-850 V 160-1000 V vs 120-850 V
Battery voltage 600-980 V 150-720 V 600-980 V vs 150-720 V
Start voltage 160 V 150 V 10 V earlier start
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 460x496x221 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 460x496x221 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-12K-MAP0 GW12K-ET-20 (ET G2) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 13.20 kW 12.00 kW 1.20 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 20.2 A 26.1 A 5.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 22.00 kW 19.20 kW 2.80 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.83 1.60 +0.23 for SUN2000-12K-MAP0
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 120-850 V 160-1000 V vs 120-850 V
Start voltage 160 V 150 V -10 V for GW12K-ET-20 (ET G2)
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for GW12K-ET-20 (ET G2)
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 16.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % - Not published by GoodWe
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.2 % +0.4 pp for SUN2000-12K-MAP0
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600-980 V 150-720 V 600-980 V vs 150-720 V
Max charge current 20 A 40 A +20 A for GW12K-ET-20 (ET G2)
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 25.0 kg -4.0 kg for SUN2000-12K-MAP0
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for SUN2000-12K-MAP0
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 460x496x221 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 460x496x221 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 29 dB - Not published by GoodWe
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by GoodWe
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.