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SUN2000-12KTL-M2 vs SG12RT-20 10 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M2 vs Sungrow SG12RT-20

Huawei
SUN2000-12KTL-M2
12 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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Sungrow SG12RT-20
Sungrow
SG12RT-20
12 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SG12RT-20 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 3.0 A more headroom. 10 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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How alike are they
10 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 20 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-12KTL-M2 SG12RT-20 Difference
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A 25.0 A 3.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 13.20 kW 12.00 kW 1.20 kW apart
Weight 25.0 kg 17.0 kg 8.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW lighter
Max DC voltage 1080 V 1100 V 20 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-950 V 160-1000 V 160-950 V vs 160-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 470x525x262 mm 480x370x195 mm 470x525x262 mm vs 480x370x195 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-12KTL-M2 SG12RT-20 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 13.20 kW 12.00 kW 1.20 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 20.0 A 20.0 A Same
PV input
Max PV power 18.00 kW - Not published by Sungrow
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Sungrow
Max DC voltage 1080 V 1100 V 20 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-950 V 160-1000 V 160-950 V vs 160-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V -20 V for SG12RT-20
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A 25.0 A +3.0 A for SG12RT-20
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.1 % Effectively the same
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.5 % Same
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery voltage - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max charge current - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 25.0 kg 17.0 kg -8.0 kg for SG12RT-20
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW -0.7 kg/kW for SG12RT-20
Dimensions 470x525x262 mm 480x370x195 mm 470x525x262 mm vs 480x370x195 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Sungrow
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Sungrow
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Sungrow
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.