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SUN2000-17KTL-M2 vs SUN2000-17KTL-M5 14 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-17KTL-M2 vs Huawei SUN2000-17KTL-M5

Huawei
SUN2000-17KTL-M2
17 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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Huawei SUN2000-17KTL-M5
Huawei
SUN2000-17KTL-M5
17 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SUN2000-17KTL-M5 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 8.0 A more headroom. 14 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
14 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 23 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-17KTL-M2 SUN2000-17KTL-M5 Difference
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A 30.0 A 8.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 18.70 kW 17.00 kW 1.70 kW apart
Weight 25.0 kg 21.0 kg 4.0 kg lighter
Max DC voltage 1080 V 1100 V 20 V apart
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.1 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW 0.2 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 160-950 V 200-800 V 160-950 V vs 200-800 V
Dimensions 470x525x262 mm 470x525x166 mm 470x525x262 mm vs 470x525x166 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-17KTL-M2 SUN2000-17KTL-M5 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 17.00 kW 17.00 kW Same
Max AC power 18.70 kW 17.00 kW 1.70 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 28.5 A 28.6 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power 25.50 kW 25.50 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 1080 V 1100 V 20 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-950 V 200-800 V 160-950 V vs 200-800 V
Start voltage 200 V 200 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A 30.0 A +8.0 A for SUN2000-17KTL-M5
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.1 % +0.2 pp for SUN2000-17KTL-M2
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.6 % 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 21.0 kg -4.0 kg for SUN2000-17KTL-M5
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW -0.2 kg/kW for SUN2000-17KTL-M5
Dimensions 470x525x262 mm 470x525x166 mm 470x525x262 mm vs 470x525x166 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Huawei
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Huawei
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.