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SUN2000-15KTL-M2 vs GWT15K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series) 11 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-15KTL-M2 vs GoodWe GWT15K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series)

Huawei
SUN2000-15KTL-M2
15 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
VS
GoodWe GWT15K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series)
GoodWe
GWT15K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series)
15 kW Grid-tie
The verdict

GWT15K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is weight: 9.5 kg lighter. 11 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
11 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 20 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-15KTL-M2 GWT15K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series) Difference
Weight 25.0 kg 15.5 kg 9.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.7 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW lighter
Max DC voltage 1080 V 1100 V 20 V apart
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 380 V 20 V apart
Start voltage 200 V 160 V 40 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 160-950 V 140-1000 V 160-950 V vs 140-1000 V
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 470x525x262 mm 392x491x204 mm 470x525x262 mm vs 392x491x204 mm
02

Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-15KTL-M2 GWT15K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 15.00 kW 15.00 kW Same
Max AC power 16.50 kW 16.50 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 380 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 25.2 A 25.0 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power 22.50 kW - Not published by GoodWe
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by GoodWe
Max DC voltage 1080 V 1100 V 20 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-950 V 140-1000 V 160-950 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 160 V -40 V for GWT15K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series)
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A 22.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.3 % - Not published by GoodWe
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.5 % Effectively the 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 15.5 kg -9.5 kg for GWT15K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series)
Weight per kW 1.7 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW -0.6 kg/kW for GWT15K-SDT-30 (SDT G3 series)
Dimensions 470x525x262 mm 392x491x204 mm 470x525x262 mm vs 392x491x204 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 - Not published by GoodWe
Ethernet Yes - Not published by GoodWe
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.