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SUN2000-17KTL-M2 vs SOFAR 17KTLX-G3 11 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-17KTL-M2 vs SOFAR 17KTLX-G3

Huawei
SUN2000-17KTL-M2
17 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
SOFAR 17KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 17KTLX-G3
17 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SOFAR 17KTLX-G3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 4.0 A more headroom. 11 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
11 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 21 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-17KTL-M2 SOFAR 17KTLX-G3 Difference
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A 26.0 A 4.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 18.70 kW 17.00 kW 1.70 kW apart
Weight 25.0 kg 22.0 kg 3.0 kg lighter
Max DC voltage 1080 V 1100 V 20 V apart
Start voltage 200 V 160 V 40 V earlier start
Max AC current 28.5 A 27.1 A 1.4 A apart
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 430x520x198 mm 470x525x262 mm vs 430x520x198 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-17KTL-M2 SOFAR 17KTLX-G3 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 27.1 A 1.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 25.50 kW - Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Sofar Solar
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 SOFAR 17KTLX-G3
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A 26.0 A +4.0 A for SOFAR 17KTLX-G3
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.2 % Effectively the same
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 22.0 kg -3.0 kg for SOFAR 17KTLX-G3
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 470x525x262 mm 430x520x198 mm 470x525x262 mm vs 430x520x198 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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 Sofar Solar
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
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.