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SUN2000-36KTL-M3 vs S5-GC36K-LV 12 of 22 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-36KTL-M3 vs Ginlong Solis S5-GC36K-LV

Huawei SUN2000-36KTL-M3
Huawei
SUN2000-36KTL-M3
36 kW 98.4 % euro Grid-tie
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Ginlong Solis S5-GC36K-LV
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC36K-LV
36 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SUN2000-36KTL-M3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 6.0 A more headroom. 12 of 22 comparable parameters are identical, with 10 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
12 of 22 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 22 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-36KTL-M3 S5-GC36K-LV Difference
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 32.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
European efficiency 98.4 % 98.0 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Weight 43.0 kg 53.7 kg 10.7 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.4 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 220 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 58.0 A 94.5 A 36.5 A apart
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 180-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 180-1000 V
Dimensions 530x640x270 mm 578x691x338 mm 530x640x270 mm vs 578x691x338 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-36KTL-M3 S5-GC36K-LV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 36.00 kW 36.00 kW Same
Max AC power 36.00 kW 36.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 220 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 58.0 A 94.5 A 36.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 180-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 180-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 195 V Effectively the same
MPP trackers 4 4 Same
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 32.0 A +6.0 A for S5-GC36K-LV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.4 % 98.0 % +0.4 pp for SUN2000-36KTL-M3
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.4 % +0.3 pp for SUN2000-36KTL-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 53.7 kg -10.7 kg for SUN2000-36KTL-M3
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for SUN2000-36KTL-M3
Dimensions 530x640x270 mm 578x691x338 mm 530x640x270 mm vs 578x691x338 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise - 55 dB Not published by Huawei
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.