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SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) vs SUN-12K-SG01LP1-EU 5 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) vs Deye SUN-12K-SG01LP1-EU

Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Huawei
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
12 kW 98.2 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Deye
SUN-12K-SG01LP1-EU
12 kW 96.5 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.7 pp more efficient. 5 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 18 differences
How alike are they
5 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

18 of 23 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) SUN-12K-SG01LP1-EU Difference
European efficiency 98.2 % 96.5 % 1.7 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 500 V 600 V apart
Max input current per tracker 13.5 A 26.0 A 12.5 A more headroom
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.6 % 1.0 pp more efficient
Max PV power 18.00 kW 15.60 kW 2.40 kW apart
Backup power 3.3 kW 12.0 kW 8.7 kW more backup
Weight 17.0 kg 48.5 kg 31.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.4 kg/kW 4.0 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.30 0.20 more oversizing headroom
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 18.4 A 100.0 A 81.6 A apart
Start voltage 200 V 150 V 50 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 140-980 V 150-425 V 140-980 V vs 150-425 V
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 40-60 600 V ~ 980 V vs 40-60
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 470x525x166 mm 798x464x300 mm 470x525x166 mm vs 798x464x300 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) SUN-12K-SG01LP1-EU Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 18.4 A 100.0 A 81.6 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 18.00 kW 15.60 kW 2.40 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.30 +0.20 for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Max DC voltage 1100 V 500 V 600 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-980 V 150-425 V 140-980 V vs 150-425 V
Start voltage 200 V 150 V -50 V for SUN-12K-SG01LP1-EU
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by Deye
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 13.5 A 26.0 A +12.5 A for SUN-12K-SG01LP1-EU
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 96.5 % +1.7 pp for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.6 % +1.0 pp for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 40-60 600 V ~ 980 V vs 40-60
Max charge current 17 A - Not published by Deye
Backup power 3.3 kW 12.0 kW +8.7 kW for SUN-12K-SG01LP1-EU
Physical
Weight 17.0 kg 48.5 kg -31.5 kg for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Weight per kW 1.4 kg/kW 4.0 kg/kW -2.6 kg/kW for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Dimensions 470x525x166 mm 798x464x300 mm 470x525x166 mm vs 798x464x300 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise - 30 dB Not published by Huawei
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Deye
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Deye
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Deye
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by Deye
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Huawei
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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.