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SUN2000-40KTL-M3 vs S6-GC3P40K04-NV-ND 12 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-40KTL-M3 vs Ginlong Solis S6-GC3P40K04-NV-ND

Huawei SUN2000-40KTL-M3
Huawei
SUN2000-40KTL-M3
40 kW 98.4 % euro Grid-tie
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Ginlong Solis S6-GC3P40K04-NV-ND
Ginlong Solis
S6-GC3P40K04-NV-ND
40 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

S6-GC3P40K04-NV-ND leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 14.0 A more headroom. 12 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
12 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 21 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-40KTL-M3 S6-GC3P40K04-NV-ND Difference
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 40.0 A 14.0 A more headroom
Weight 43.0 kg 34.9 kg 8.1 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.4 % 98.1 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current 63.8 A 60.8 A 3.0 A apart
Weight per kW 1.1 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW 0.2 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 180-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 180-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Dimensions 530x640x270 mm 672x515x288 mm 530x640x270 mm vs 672x515x288 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-40KTL-M3 S6-GC3P40K04-NV-ND Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 40.00 kW 40.00 kW Same
Max AC power 40.00 kW 40.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 63.8 A 60.8 A 3.0 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 180 V -20 V for S6-GC3P40K04-NV-ND
MPP trackers 4 - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 40.0 A +14.0 A for S6-GC3P40K04-NV-ND
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.4 % 98.1 % +0.3 pp for SUN2000-40KTL-M3
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.6 % 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 43.0 kg 34.9 kg -8.1 kg for S6-GC3P40K04-NV-ND
Weight per kW 1.1 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW -0.2 kg/kW for S6-GC3P40K04-NV-ND
Dimensions 530x640x270 mm 672x515x288 mm 530x640x270 mm vs 672x515x288 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise - 60 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.