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SUN2000-15K-MB0 vs SH15T 12 of 28 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-15K-MB0 vs Sungrow SH15T

Huawei SUN2000-15K-MB0
Huawei
SUN2000-15K-MB0
15 kW 98.0 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Sungrow SH15T
Sungrow
SH15T
15 kW 97.6 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

16 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 12 of 28 comparable parameters are identical, with 4 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 16 differences
How alike are they
12 of 28 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

16 of 28 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-15K-MB0 SH15T Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
European efficiency 98.0 % 97.6 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 16.50 kW 15.00 kW 1.50 kW apart
Max PV power 22.50 kW 30.00 kW 7.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 2.00 0.50 more oversizing headroom
Max charge current 26 A 50 A 24 A faster charging
Weight 21.0 kg 38.0 kg 17.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.4 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.1 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current 25.2 A 22.8 A 2.4 A apart
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 150-950 V 200-1000 V vs 150-950 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 100-700 V 600 V ~ 980 V vs 100-700 V
Dimensions 460x546x242 mm 480x620x245 mm 460x546x242 mm vs 480x620x245 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-15K-MB0 SH15T Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 15.00 kW 15.00 kW Same
Max AC power 16.50 kW 15.00 kW 1.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 25.2 A 22.8 A 2.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 22.50 kW 30.00 kW 7.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 2.00 +0.50 for SH15T
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 150-950 V 200-1000 V vs 150-950 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V -20 V for SH15T
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for SH15T
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 30.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 97.6 % +0.4 pp for SUN2000-15K-MB0
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.1 % +0.3 pp for SUN2000-15K-MB0
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 100-700 V 600 V ~ 980 V vs 100-700 V
Max charge current 26 A 50 A +24 A for SH15T
Backup power - 43.0 kW Not published by Huawei
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 38.0 kg -17.0 kg for SUN2000-15K-MB0
Weight per kW 1.4 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW -1.1 kg/kW for SUN2000-15K-MB0
Dimensions 460x546x242 mm 480x620x245 mm 460x546x242 mm vs 480x620x245 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.