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SUN5000-12K-MAP0 vs MOD 12KTL3-HU 17 of 28 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN5000-12K-MAP0 vs Growatt MOD 12KTL3-HU

Huawei SUN5000-12K-MAP0
Huawei
SUN5000-12K-MAP0
12 kW 98.2 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Growatt MOD 12KTL3-HU
Growatt
MOD 12KTL3-HU
12 kW 98.1 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MOD 12KTL3-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 17 of 28 comparable parameters are identical, with 4 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
17 of 28 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 28 parameters
Parameter SUN5000-12K-MAP0 MOD 12KTL3-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 AC power 13.20 kW 12.00 kW 1.20 kW apart
Max PV power 22.00 kW 24.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
Max charge current 20 A 25 A 5 A faster charging
DC/AC ratio 1.83 2.00 0.17 more oversizing headroom
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
Weight 21.0 kg 20.0 kg 1.0 kg lighter
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 140-1000 V 160-1000 V vs 140-1000 V
Battery voltage 600-980 V 600-980V 600-980 V vs 600-980V
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 480x468x202 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 480x468x202 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN5000-12K-MAP0 MOD 12KTL3-HU Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 13.20 kW 12.00 kW 1.20 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 20.2 A 20.0 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power 22.00 kW 24.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.83 2.00 +0.17 for MOD 12KTL3-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 160 V Same
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for MOD 12KTL3-HU
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 20.0 A +4.0 A for MOD 12KTL3-HU
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 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 600-980V 600-980 V vs 600-980V
Max charge current 20 A 25 A +5 A for MOD 12KTL3-HU
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 20.0 kg -1.0 kg for MOD 12KTL3-HU
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.7 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 480x468x202 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 480x468x202 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.