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SUN5000-12K-MAP0 vs SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) 15 of 28 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN5000-12K-MAP0 vs Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)

Huawei SUN5000-12K-MAP0
Huawei
SUN5000-12K-MAP0
12 kW 98.2 % euro Hybrid
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Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Huawei
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
12 kW 98.2 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SUN5000-12K-MAP0 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 2.5 A more headroom. 15 of 28 comparable parameters are identical, with 4 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
15 of 28 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 28 parameters
Parameter SUN5000-12K-MAP0 SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) Difference
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 13.5 A 2.5 A more headroom
Max AC power 13.20 kW 12.00 kW 1.20 kW apart
Max PV power 22.00 kW 18.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.83 1.50 0.33 more oversizing headroom
Weight 21.0 kg 17.0 kg 4.0 kg lighter
Max charge current 20 A 17 A 3 A faster charging
Start voltage 160 V 200 V 40 V earlier start
Max AC current 20.2 A 18.4 A 1.8 A apart
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 140-980 V 160-1000 V vs 140-980 V
Battery voltage 600-980 V 600 V ~ 980 V 600-980 V vs 600 V ~ 980 V
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 470x525x166 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 470x525x166 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN5000-12K-MAP0 SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) 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 18.4 A 1.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 22.00 kW 18.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.83 1.50 +0.33 for SUN5000-12K-MAP0
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 140-980 V 160-1000 V vs 140-980 V
Start voltage 160 V 200 V -40 V for SUN5000-12K-MAP0
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 13.5 A +2.5 A for SUN5000-12K-MAP0
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.2 % 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 V ~ 980 V 600-980 V vs 600 V ~ 980 V
Max charge current 20 A 17 A +3 A for SUN5000-12K-MAP0
Backup power - 3.3 kW Not published by Huawei
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 17.0 kg -4.0 kg for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 470x525x166 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 470x525x166 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 29 dB - Not published by Huawei
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
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.