Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) vs Growatt WIT 12K-HU
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. 6 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
See all 15 differencesHow alike are they
6
of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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15 of 21 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
WIT 12K-HU
Difference
European efficiency
98.2 %
97.0 %
1.2 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage
1100 V
1000 V
100 V apart
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
19.20 kW
1.20 kW apart
Max charge current
17 A
290 A
273 A faster charging
Weight
17.0 kg
38.0 kg
21.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW
1.4 kg/kW
3.2 kg/kW
1.7 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio
1.50
1.60
0.10 more oversizing headroom
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
40-60V (rated 51.2V)
600 V ~ 980 V vs 40-60V (rated 51.2V)
Dimensions
470x525x166 mm
698x475x240 mm
470x525x166 mm vs 698x475x240 mm
Cooling
natural
forced-air
natural vs forced-air
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Full specification
Parameter
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
WIT 12K-HU
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
-
Not published by Growatt
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 WIT 12K-HU
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 WIT 12K-HU
MPP trackers
2
-
Not published by Growatt
Strings per tracker
1
-
Not published by Growatt
Max input current per tracker
13.5 A
-
Not published by Growatt
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
40-60V (rated 51.2V)
600 V ~ 980 V vs 40-60V (rated 51.2V)
Max charge current
17 A
290 A
+273 A for WIT 12K-HU
Backup power
3.3 kW
-
Not published by Growatt
Physical
Weight
17.0 kg
38.0 kg
-21.0 kg for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Weight per kW
1.4 kg/kW
3.2 kg/kW
-1.7 kg/kW for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Dimensions
470x525x166 mm
698x475x240 mm
470x525x166 mm vs 698x475x240 mm
Ingress protection
IP65
IP66
IP65 vs IP66
Cooling
natural
forced-air
natural vs forced-air
Noise
-
50 dB
Not published by Huawei
Max operating temperature
60 °C
60 °C
Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi
Yes
-
Not published by Growatt
Ethernet
Yes
-
Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection
Yes
-
Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch
Yes
Yes
Same
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.