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12KTL-M1 vs 12K-MAP0 15 of 28 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 vs Huawei SUN2000-12K-MAP0

Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1
Huawei
SUN2000-12KTL-M1
12 kW 98.2 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Huawei SUN2000-12K-MAP0
Huawei
SUN2000-12K-MAP0
12 kW 98.2 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

12K-MAP0 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 2.5 A more headroom. 15 of 28 comparable parameters are identical, with 4 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
15 of 28 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 28 parameters
Parameter 12KTL-M1 12K-MAP0 Difference
Max input current per tracker 13.5 A 16.0 A 2.5 A more headroom
Max AC power 12.00 kW 13.20 kW 1.20 kW apart
Max PV power 18.00 kW 22.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.83 0.33 more oversizing headroom
Weight 17.0 kg 21.0 kg 4.0 kg lighter
Max charge current 17 A 20 A 3 A faster charging
Start voltage 200 V 160 V 40 V earlier start
Max AC current 18.4 A 20.2 A 1.8 A apart
Weight per kW 1.4 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 140-980 V 160-1000 V 140-980 V vs 160-1000 V
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 600-980 V 600 V ~ 980 V vs 600-980 V
Dimensions 470x525x166 mm 490x460x130 mm 470x525x166 mm vs 490x460x130 mm
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Full specification

Parameter 12KTL-M1 12K-MAP0 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 20.2 A 1.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 18.00 kW 22.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.83 +0.33 for 12K-MAP0
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 140-980 V 160-1000 V 140-980 V vs 160-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 160 V -40 V for 12K-MAP0
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 13.5 A 16.0 A +2.5 A for 12K-MAP0
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.2 % Same
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.6 % Same
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 600-980 V 600 V ~ 980 V vs 600-980 V
Max charge current 17 A 20 A +3 A for 12K-MAP0
Backup power 3.3 kW - Not published by Huawei
Physical
Weight 17.0 kg 21.0 kg -4.0 kg for 12KTL-M1
Weight per kW 1.4 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for 12KTL-M1
Dimensions 470x525x166 mm 490x460x130 mm 470x525x166 mm vs 490x460x130 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 29 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.