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SUN2000-40KTL-M3 vs SE40K 8 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-40KTL-M3 vs SolarEdge SE40K

Huawei SUN2000-40KTL-M3
Huawei
SUN2000-40KTL-M3
40 kW 98.4 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
SolarEdge SE40K
SolarEdge
SE40K
40 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SUN2000-40KTL-M3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 8 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
8 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 18 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-40KTL-M3 SE40K Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
European efficiency 98.4 % 98.0 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.1 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Weight 43.0 kg 32.0 kg 11.0 kg lighter
Max AC current 63.8 A 48.2 A 15.5 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Weight per kW 1.1 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 680-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 680-1000 V
Dimensions 530x640x270 mm 558x328x273 mm 530x640x270 mm vs 558x328x273 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-40KTL-M3 SE40K 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 48.2 A 15.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 70.00 kW Not published by Huawei
DC/AC ratio - 1.75 Not published by Huawei
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 680-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 680-1000 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 SUN2000-40KTL-M3
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.1 % +0.6 pp for SUN2000-40KTL-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 32.0 kg -11.0 kg for SE40K
Weight per kW 1.1 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for SE40K
Dimensions 530x640x270 mm 558x328x273 mm 530x640x270 mm vs 558x328x273 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise - 62 dB Not published by Huawei
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Huawei
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 20 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.