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SUN2000-29.9KTL-M3 vs SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) 6 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-29.9KTL-M3 vs SolarEdge SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids)

Huawei SUN2000-29.9KTL-M3
Huawei
SUN2000-29.9KTL-M3
29.9 kW 98.4 % euro Grid-tie
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SolarEdge SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids)
SolarEdge
SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids)
29 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SUN2000-29.9KTL-M3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.90 kW apart. 6 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
6 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 17 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-29.9KTL-M3 SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) Difference
Rated AC power 29.90 kW 29.00 kW 0.90 kW apart
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
European efficiency 98.4 % 98.0 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 29.90 kW 29.00 kW 0.90 kW apart
Noise 46 dB 67 dB 21 dB quieter
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.3 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 43.2 A 72.5 A 29.3 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 370-600 V 200-1000 V vs 370-600 V
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-29.9KTL-M3 SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 29.90 kW 29.00 kW 0.90 kW apart
Max AC power 29.90 kW 29.00 kW 0.90 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 43.2 A 72.5 A 29.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 50.75 kW Not published by Huawei
DC/AC ratio - 1.75 Not published by Huawei
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 370-600 V 200-1000 V vs 370-600 V
Start voltage 200 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 4 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.4 % 98.0 % +0.4 pp for SUN2000-29.9KTL-M3
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.3 % +0.4 pp for SUN2000-29.9KTL-M3
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 43.0 kg - Not published by SolarEdge
Weight per kW 1.4 kg/kW - Not published by SolarEdge
Dimensions 530x640x270 mm - Not published by SolarEdge
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise 46 dB 67 dB -21 dB for SUN2000-29.9KTL-M3
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
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.