Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) vs Deye SUN-12K-SG01LP3
Huawei
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
12 kW
98.2 % euro
Hybrid
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The verdict
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) leads on the differences that matter
The largest is european efficiency: 1.2 pp more efficient. 7 of 22 comparable parameters are identical, with 10 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
See all 15 differencesHow alike are they
7
of 22 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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15 of 22 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
SUN-12K-SG01LP3
Difference
European efficiency
98.2 %
97.0 %
1.2 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage
1100 V
800 V
300 V apart
Max input current per tracker
13.5 A
25.0 A
11.5 A more headroom
Max efficiency
98.6 %
97.6 %
1.0 pp more efficient
Max AC power
12.00 kW
13.20 kW
1.20 kW apart
Max PV power
18.00 kW
15.60 kW
2.40 kW apart
Weight
17.0 kg
45.0 kg
28.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW
1.4 kg/kW
3.8 kg/kW
2.3 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio
1.50
1.30
0.20 more oversizing headroom
Start voltage
200 V
160 V
40 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range
140-980 V
140-700 V
140-980 V vs 140-700 V
Battery voltage
600 V ~ 980 V
40-60 V
600 V ~ 980 V vs 40-60 V
Max AC current
18.4 A
19.1 A
0.7 A apart
Dimensions
470x525x166 mm
656x420x281 mm
470x525x166 mm vs 656x420x281 mm
Cooling
natural
forced-air
natural vs forced-air
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Full specification
Parameter
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
SUN-12K-SG01LP3
Difference
AC output
Rated AC power
12.00 kW
12.00 kW
Same
Max AC power
12.00 kW
13.20 kW
1.20 kW apart
Grid connection
3-phase
3-phase
Same
Nominal AC voltage
400 V
400 V
Same
Max AC current
18.4 A
19.1 A
0.7 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
800 V
300 V apart
MPPT voltage range
140-980 V
140-700 V
140-980 V vs 140-700 V
Start voltage
200 V
160 V
-40 V for SUN-12K-SG01LP3
MPP trackers
2
2
Same
Strings per tracker
1
-
Not published by Deye
Max input current per tracker
13.5 A
25.0 A
+11.5 A for SUN-12K-SG01LP3
Efficiency
European efficiency
98.2 %
97.0 %
+1.2 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 V
600 V ~ 980 V vs 40-60 V
Max charge current
17 A
-
Not published by Deye
Backup power
3.3 kW
-
Not published by Deye
Physical
Weight
17.0 kg
45.0 kg
-28.0 kg for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Weight per kW
1.4 kg/kW
3.8 kg/kW
-2.3 kg/kW for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Dimensions
470x525x166 mm
656x420x281 mm
470x525x166 mm vs 656x420x281 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
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Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.