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SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) vs GW12K-ET-L-G10 11 of 27 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) vs GoodWe GW12K-ET-L-G10

Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Huawei
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
12 kW 98.2 % euro Hybrid
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GoodWe GW12K-ET-L-G10
GoodWe
GW12K-ET-L-G10
12 kW 95.5 % 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: 2.7 pp more efficient. 11 of 27 comparable parameters are identical, with 5 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 16 differences
How alike are they
11 of 27 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

16 of 27 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) GW12K-ET-L-G10 Difference
European efficiency 98.2 % 95.5 % 2.7 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 % 97.8 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max AC power 12.00 kW 13.20 kW 1.20 kW apart
Max PV power 18.00 kW 24.00 kW 6.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 2.00 0.50 more oversizing headroom
Weight 17.0 kg 45.3 kg 28.3 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.4 kg/kW 3.8 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 140-980 V 150-850 V 140-980 V vs 150-850 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 40-60 600 V ~ 980 V vs 40-60
Max AC current 18.4 A 19.1 A 0.7 A apart
Dimensions 470x525x166 mm 551x756x258 mm 470x525x166 mm vs 551x756x258 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) GW12K-ET-L-G10 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 24.00 kW 6.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 2.00 +0.50 for GW12K-ET-L-G10
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-980 V 150-850 V 140-980 V vs 150-850 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V -20 V for GW12K-ET-L-G10
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 13.5 A 20.0 A +6.5 A for GW12K-ET-L-G10
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 95.5 % +2.7 pp for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.8 % +0.8 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 GoodWe
Backup power 3.3 kW - Not published by GoodWe
Physical
Weight 17.0 kg 45.3 kg -28.3 kg for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Weight per kW 1.4 kg/kW 3.8 kg/kW -2.4 kg/kW for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Dimensions 470x525x166 mm 551x756x258 mm 470x525x166 mm vs 551x756x258 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise - 45 dB Not published by Huawei
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

Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.