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SUN2000-17K-MB0 vs SUN5000-17K-MB0 24 of 28 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-17K-MB0 vs Huawei SUN5000-17K-MB0

Huawei SUN2000-17K-MB0
Huawei
SUN2000-17K-MB0
17 kW 98.1 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
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Huawei SUN5000-17K-MB0
Huawei
SUN5000-17K-MB0
17 kW 98.1 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SUN5000-17K-MB0 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max pv power: 3.00 kW apart. 24 of 28 comparable parameters are identical, with 4 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 4 differences
How alike are they
24 of 28 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

4 of 28 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-17K-MB0 SUN5000-17K-MB0 Difference
Max PV power 22.50 kW 25.50 kW 3.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.32 1.50 0.18 more oversizing headroom
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 600 V-980 V 600 V ~ 980 V vs 600 V-980 V
Dimensions 460x546x242 mm 460x546x228 mm 460x546x242 mm vs 460x546x228 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-17K-MB0 SUN5000-17K-MB0 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 17.00 kW 17.00 kW Same
Max AC power 18.70 kW 18.70 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 28.6 A 28.6 A Same
PV input
Max PV power 22.50 kW 25.50 kW 3.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.32 1.50 +0.18 for SUN5000-17K-MB0
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 200-1000 V Same
Start voltage 200 V 200 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 30.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 98.1 % Same
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.4 % Same
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 600 V-980 V 600 V ~ 980 V vs 600 V-980 V
Max charge current 26 A 26 A Same
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 21.0 kg Same
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 460x546x242 mm 460x546x228 mm 460x546x242 mm vs 460x546x228 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
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.