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SUN2000-20K-MB0-ZH vs HYD 20KTL-3PH 12 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-20K-MB0-ZH vs Sofar Solar HYD 20KTL-3PH

Huawei SUN2000-20K-MB0-ZH
Huawei
SUN2000-20K-MB0-ZH
20 kW Hybrid
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VS
Sofar Solar HYD 20KTL-3PH
Sofar Solar
HYD 20KTL-3PH
20 kW 97.7 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SUN2000-20K-MB0-ZH leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 12 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
12 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 23 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-20K-MB0-ZH HYD 20KTL-3PH Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max AC power 22.00 kW 20.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
Weight 21.0 kg 39.5 kg 18.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.1 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.2 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current 33.6 A 31.9 A 1.7 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 180-960 V 200-1000 V vs 180-960 V
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 180-800 Vdc 600 V ~ 980 V vs 180-800 Vdc
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 460x546x228 mm 515x587x261 mm 460x546x228 mm vs 515x587x261 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-20K-MB0-ZH HYD 20KTL-3PH Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 20.00 kW 20.00 kW Same
Max AC power 22.00 kW 20.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 33.6 A 31.9 A 1.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 30.00 kW 30.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 180-960 V 200-1000 V vs 180-960 V
Start voltage 200 V 200 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A - Not published by Sofar Solar
Efficiency
European efficiency - 97.7 % Not published by Huawei
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.2 % +0.3 pp for SUN2000-20K-MB0-ZH
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 180-800 Vdc 600 V ~ 980 V vs 180-800 Vdc
Max charge current 26 A - Not published by Sofar Solar
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 39.5 kg -18.5 kg for SUN2000-20K-MB0-ZH
Weight per kW 1.1 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW -0.9 kg/kW for SUN2000-20K-MB0-ZH
Dimensions 460x546x228 mm 515x587x261 mm 460x546x228 mm vs 515x587x261 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
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.