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SUN2000-8K-MAP0 vs MOD 8000TL3-HU 18 of 28 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-8K-MAP0 vs Growatt MOD 8000TL3-HU

Huawei SUN2000-8K-MAP0
Huawei
SUN2000-8K-MAP0
8 kW 98.0 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Growatt MOD 8000TL3-HU
Growatt
MOD 8000TL3-HU
8 kW 98.1 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

MOD 8000TL3-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 18 of 28 comparable parameters are identical, with 4 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
18 of 28 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 28 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-8K-MAP0 MOD 8000TL3-HU Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 20.0 A 4.0 A more headroom
Max PV power 14.60 kW 16.00 kW 1.40 kW apart
Max charge current 20 A 25 A 5 A faster charging
Weight 21.0 kg 19.0 kg 2.0 kg lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.82 2.00 0.18 more oversizing headroom
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW 0.2 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 140-1000 V 160-1000 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 468x408x202 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 468x408x202 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-8K-MAP0 MOD 8000TL3-HU Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.80 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 13.3 A 13.3 A Same
PV input
Max PV power 14.60 kW 16.00 kW 1.40 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.82 2.00 +0.18 for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 140-1000 V 160-1000 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V -20 V for SUN2000-8K-MAP0
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 20.0 A +4.0 A for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.1 % Effectively the same
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.6 % Same
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600-980 V 600-980 V Same
Max charge current 20 A 25 A +5 A for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 19.0 kg -2.0 kg for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW -0.2 kg/kW for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 468x408x202 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 468x408x202 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 29 dB 29 dB Same
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 10 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.