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SUN2000-17KTL-M0 vs Solis-3P17K-4G 11 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-17KTL-M0 vs Solis-3P17K-4G

Huawei
SUN2000-17KTL-M0
17 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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Ginlong Solis
Solis-3P17K-4G
17 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

Solis-3P17K-4G leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 80 V apart. 11 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
11 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 19 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-17KTL-M0 Solis-3P17K-4G Difference
Max DC voltage 1080 V 1000 V 80 V apart
Weight 25.0 kg 19.8 kg 5.2 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.1 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 28.5 A 27.0 A 1.5 A apart
MPPT voltage range 160-950 V 160-850 V 160-950 V vs 160-850 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Dimensions 470x525x262 mm 563x310x219 mm 470x525x262 mm vs 563x310x219 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-17KTL-M0 Solis-3P17K-4G 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 28.5 A 27.0 A 1.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 20.40 kW Not published by Huawei
DC/AC ratio - 1.20 Not published by Huawei
Max DC voltage 1080 V 1000 V 80 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-950 V 160-850 V 160-950 V vs 160-850 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V -20 V for Solis-3P17K-4G
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.1 % +0.2 pp for SUN2000-17KTL-M0
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.7 % 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 19.8 kg -5.2 kg for Solis-3P17K-4G
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for Solis-3P17K-4G
Dimensions 470x525x262 mm 563x310x219 mm 470x525x262 mm vs 563x310x219 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
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.