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SUN2000-185KTL-H1 vs Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21 6 of 15 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-185KTL-H1 vs SMA Solar Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21

Huawei SUN2000-185KTL-H1
Huawei
SUN2000-185KTL-H1
175 kW 98.7 % euro Grid-tie
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SMA Solar Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21
SMA Solar
Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21
180 kW 98.9 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

9 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is rated ac power: 5.00 kW apart. 6 of 15 comparable parameters are identical, with 17 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
6 of 15 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 15 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-185KTL-H1 Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21 Difference
Rated AC power 175.00 kW 180.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
MPP trackers 9 1 8 trackers more
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 180.0 A 154.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 185.00 kW 180.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Weight 84.0 kg 99.0 kg 15.0 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.7 % 98.9 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Max AC current 134.9 A 151.0 A 16.1 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Dimensions 700x1035x365 mm 830x770x462 mm 700x1035x365 mm vs 830x770x462 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-185KTL-H1 Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 175.00 kW 180.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Max AC power 185.00 kW 180.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 800 V - Not published by SMA Solar
Max AC current 134.9 A 151.0 A 16.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 360.00 kW Not published by Huawei
DC/AC ratio - 2.00 Not published by Huawei
Max DC voltage 1500 V 1500 V Same
MPPT voltage range 500-1500 V - Not published by SMA Solar
Start voltage 550 V - Not published by SMA Solar
MPP trackers 9 1 +8 trackers for SUN2000-185KTL-H1
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by SMA Solar
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 180.0 A +154.0 A for Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.7 % 98.9 % +0.2 pp for Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21
Max efficiency 99.0 % 99.2 % 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 84.0 kg 99.0 kg -15.0 kg for SUN2000-185KTL-H1
Weight per kW 0.5 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 700x1035x365 mm 830x770x462 mm 700x1035x365 mm vs 830x770x462 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - 69 dB Not published by Huawei
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by SMA Solar
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Huawei
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by SMA Solar
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Huawei
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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.