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SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0 vs Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21 5 of 15 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0 vs SMA Solar Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21

Huawei SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0
Huawei
SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0
187.5 kW 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

Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 7.50 kW apart. 5 of 15 comparable parameters are identical, with 17 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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How alike are they
5 of 15 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 15 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0 Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21 Difference
Rated AC power 187.50 kW 180.00 kW 7.50 kW apart
MPP trackers 6 1 5 trackers more
Max input current per tracker 65.0 A 180.0 A 115.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 187.50 kW 180.00 kW 7.50 kW apart
Weight 114.0 kg 99.0 kg 15.0 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.8 % 99.2 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Noise 75 dB 69 dB 6 dB quieter
Max AC current 196.8 A 151.0 A 45.8 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Dimensions 732x1082x395 mm 830x770x462 mm 732x1082x395 mm vs 830x770x462 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0 Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 187.50 kW 180.00 kW 7.50 kW apart
Max AC power 187.50 kW 180.00 kW 7.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 550 V - Not published by SMA Solar
Max AC current 196.8 A 151.0 A 45.8 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 6 1 +5 trackers for SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0
Strings per tracker 4 - Not published by SMA Solar
Max input current per tracker 65.0 A 180.0 A +115.0 A for Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21
Efficiency
European efficiency - 98.9 % Not published by Huawei
Max efficiency 98.8 % 99.2 % +0.4 pp for Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21
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 114.0 kg 99.0 kg -15.0 kg for Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21
Weight per kW 0.6 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 732x1082x395 mm 830x770x462 mm 732x1082x395 mm vs 830x770x462 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 75 dB 69 dB -6 dB for Sunny Highpower PEAK3 SHP 180-21
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Huawei
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.