Huawei SUN2000-12K-MB0 vs Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
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Huawei
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
12 kW
98.2 % euro
Hybrid
The verdict
13 differences, and they point both ways
The largest is max input current per tracker: 16.5 A more headroom. 15 of 28 comparable parameters are identical, with 4 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
See all 13 differencesHow alike are they
15
of 28 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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13 of 28 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
12K-MB0
12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Difference
Max input current per tracker
30.0 A
13.5 A
16.5 A more headroom
Max AC power
13.20 kW
12.00 kW
1.20 kW apart
Max charge current
26 A
17 A
10 A faster charging
Weight
21.0 kg
17.0 kg
4.0 kg lighter
European efficiency
97.9 %
98.2 %
0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current
20.2 A
18.4 A
1.8 A apart
Weight per kW
1.8 kg/kW
1.4 kg/kW
0.3 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection
IP66
IP65
IP66 vs IP65
Max efficiency
98.4 %
98.6 %
0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range
200-1000 V
140-980 V
200-1000 V vs 140-980 V
Strings per tracker
2
1
1 string apart
Dimensions
460x546x242 mm
470x525x166 mm
460x546x242 mm vs 470x525x166 mm
Cooling
forced-air
natural
forced-air vs natural
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Full specification
Parameter
12K-MB0
12KTL-M1 (High current version)
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
18.4 A
1.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power
18.00 kW
18.00 kW
Same
DC/AC ratio
1.50
1.50
Same
Max DC voltage
1100 V
1100 V
Same
MPPT voltage range
200-1000 V
140-980 V
200-1000 V vs 140-980 V
Start voltage
200 V
200 V
Same
MPP trackers
2
2
Same
Strings per tracker
2
1
1 string apart
Max input current per tracker
30.0 A
13.5 A
+16.5 A for 12K-MB0
Efficiency
European efficiency
97.9 %
98.2 %
+0.3 pp for 12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Max efficiency
98.4 %
98.6 %
+0.2 pp for 12KTL-M1 (High current version)
CEC efficiency
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input
Yes
Yes
Same
Battery voltage
600 V ~ 980 V
600 V ~ 980 V
Same
Max charge current
26 A
17 A
+10 A for 12K-MB0
Backup power
-
3.3 kW
Not published by Huawei
Physical
Weight
21.0 kg
17.0 kg
-4.0 kg for 12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Weight per kW
1.8 kg/kW
1.4 kg/kW
-0.3 kg/kW for 12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Dimensions
460x546x242 mm
470x525x166 mm
460x546x242 mm vs 470x525x166 mm
Ingress protection
IP66
IP65
IP66 vs IP65
Cooling
forced-air
natural
forced-air vs natural
Noise
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature
60 °C
60 °C
Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Same
Ethernet
Yes
Yes
Same
Arc fault protection
Yes
Yes
Same
Integrated DC switch
Yes
Yes
Same
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.