Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) vs Sofar Solar ESI-12K-T1
Huawei
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
12 kW
98.2 % euro
Hybrid
VS
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 differencesHow alike are they
10
of 26 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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16 of 26 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
ESI-12K-T1
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 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
Max charge current
17 A
25 A
8 A faster charging
Weight
17.0 kg
30.0 kg
13.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW
1.4 kg/kW
2.5 kg/kW
1.1 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency
98.6 %
98.2 %
0.4 pp more efficient
MPP trackers
2
3
1 tracker more
Max AC current
18.4 A
20.0 A
1.6 A apart
Ingress protection
IP65
IP66
IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range
140-980 V
160-950 V
140-980 V vs 160-950 V
Battery voltage
600 V ~ 980 V
350-435 Vdc
600 V ~ 980 V vs 350-435 Vdc
Dimensions
470x525x166 mm
440x708x170 mm
470x525x166 mm vs 440x708x170 mm
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Full specification
Parameter
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
ESI-12K-T1
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
20.0 A
1.6 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 ESI-12K-T1
Max DC voltage
1100 V
1000 V
100 V apart
MPPT voltage range
140-980 V
160-950 V
140-980 V vs 160-950 V
Start voltage
200 V
200 V
Same
MPP trackers
2
3
+1 trackers for ESI-12K-T1
Strings per tracker
1
1
Same
Max input current per tracker
13.5 A
20.0 A
+6.5 A for ESI-12K-T1
Efficiency
European efficiency
98.2 %
97.5 %
+0.7 pp for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Max efficiency
98.6 %
98.2 %
+0.4 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
350-435 Vdc
600 V ~ 980 V vs 350-435 Vdc
Max charge current
17 A
25 A
+8 A for ESI-12K-T1
Backup power
3.3 kW
-
Not published by Sofar Solar
Physical
Weight
17.0 kg
30.0 kg
-13.0 kg for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Weight per kW
1.4 kg/kW
2.5 kg/kW
-1.1 kg/kW for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Dimensions
470x525x166 mm
440x708x170 mm
470x525x166 mm vs 440x708x170 mm
Ingress protection
IP65
IP66
IP65 vs IP66
Cooling
natural
natural
Same
Noise
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature
60 °C
60 °C
Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi
Yes
-
Not published by Sofar Solar
Ethernet
Yes
-
Not published by Sofar Solar
Arc fault protection
Yes
Yes
Same
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.