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SUN2000L-5KTL vs SE9K (Three Phase, Delta Grids) 6 of 16 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000L-5KTL vs SolarEdge SE9K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)

Huawei SUN2000L-5KTL
Huawei
SUN2000L-5KTL
5 kW 98.0 % euro Hybrid
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SolarEdge SE9K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)
SolarEdge
SE9K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)
5.2 kW 97.5 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SUN2000L-5KTL leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.20 kW apart. 6 of 16 comparable parameters are identical, with 16 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
6 of 16 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 16 parameters
Parameter SUN2000L-5KTL SE9K (Three Phase, Delta Grids) Difference
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
European efficiency 98.0 % 97.5 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.0 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max AC power 5.50 kW 5.20 kW 0.30 kW apart
Weight 10.6 kg 16.4 kg 5.8 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 3.2 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW lighter
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Max AC current 25.0 A 14.5 A 10.5 A apart
Dimensions 375x375x162 mm 540x315x260 mm 375x375x162 mm vs 540x315x260 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000L-5KTL SE9K (Three Phase, Delta Grids) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max AC power 5.50 kW 5.20 kW 0.30 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 25.0 A 14.5 A 10.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 7.02 kW Not published by Huawei
DC/AC ratio - 1.35 Not published by Huawei
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 120-480 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 120 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 11.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 97.5 % +0.5 pp for SUN2000L-5KTL
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.0 % +0.6 pp for SUN2000L-5KTL
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 350-450 Vdc - Not published by SolarEdge
Max charge current 10 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 10.6 kg 16.4 kg -5.8 kg for SUN2000L-5KTL
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 3.2 kg/kW -1.0 kg/kW for SUN2000L-5KTL
Dimensions 375x375x162 mm 540x315x260 mm 375x375x162 mm vs 540x315x260 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise - 50 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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by SolarEdge
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.