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SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) vs S6-EH3P12K-H 10 of 26 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) vs Ginlong Solis S6-EH3P12K-H

Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Huawei
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
12 kW 98.2 % euro Hybrid
VS
Ginlong Solis S6-EH3P12K-H
Ginlong Solis
S6-EH3P12K-H
12 kW 97.5 % euro Hybrid
The verdict

16 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is european efficiency: 0.7 pp more efficient. 10 of 26 comparable parameters are identical, with 6 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 16 differences
How alike are they
10 of 26 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

16 of 26 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) S6-EH3P12K-H Difference
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.5 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max input current per tracker 13.5 A 20.0 A 6.5 A more headroom
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.7 % 0.9 pp more efficient
Max PV power 18.00 kW 19.20 kW 1.20 kW apart
MPP trackers 2 4 2 trackers more
Max charge current 17 A 50 A 33 A faster charging
Weight 17.0 kg 35.2 kg 18.2 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.4 kg/kW 2.9 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.60 0.10 more oversizing headroom
Start voltage 200 V 160 V 40 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 140-980 V 200-850 V 140-980 V vs 200-850 V
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 120-800 V 600 V ~ 980 V vs 120-800 V
Dimensions 470x525x166 mm 546x563x250 mm 470x525x166 mm vs 546x563x250 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) S6-EH3P12K-H 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 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 18.4 A 18.2 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power 18.00 kW 19.20 kW 1.20 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.60 +0.10 for S6-EH3P12K-H
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-980 V 200-850 V 140-980 V vs 200-850 V
Start voltage 200 V 160 V -40 V for S6-EH3P12K-H
MPP trackers 2 4 +2 trackers for S6-EH3P12K-H
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 13.5 A 20.0 A +6.5 A for S6-EH3P12K-H
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.5 % +0.7 pp for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.7 % +0.9 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 120-800 V 600 V ~ 980 V vs 120-800 V
Max charge current 17 A 50 A +33 A for S6-EH3P12K-H
Backup power 3.3 kW - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Physical
Weight 17.0 kg 35.2 kg -18.2 kg for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Weight per kW 1.4 kg/kW 2.9 kg/kW -1.5 kg/kW for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Dimensions 470x525x166 mm 546x563x250 mm 470x525x166 mm vs 546x563x250 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise - 65 dB Not published by Huawei
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
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.