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SUN5000-12K-MAP0 vs ESI-12K-T1 12 of 26 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN5000-12K-MAP0 vs Sofar Solar ESI-12K-T1

Huawei SUN5000-12K-MAP0
Huawei
SUN5000-12K-MAP0
12 kW 98.2 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Sofar Solar ESI-12K-T1
Sofar Solar
ESI-12K-T1
12 kW 97.5 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

14 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is european efficiency: 0.7 pp more efficient. 12 of 26 comparable parameters are identical, with 6 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
12 of 26 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

14 of 26 parameters
Parameter SUN5000-12K-MAP0 ESI-12K-T1 Difference
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.5 % 0.7 pp more efficient
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 22.00 kW 24.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
Max charge current 20 A 25 A 5 A faster charging
Weight 21.0 kg 30.0 kg 9.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.83 2.00 0.17 more oversizing headroom
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.2 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Start voltage 160 V 200 V 40 V earlier start
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 160-950 V 160-1000 V vs 160-950 V
Battery voltage 600-980 V 350-435 Vdc 600-980 V vs 350-435 Vdc
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 440x708x170 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 440x708x170 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN5000-12K-MAP0 ESI-12K-T1 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 13.20 kW 13.20 kW Same
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 ESI-12K-T1
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 160-950 V 160-1000 V vs 160-950 V
Start voltage 160 V 200 V -40 V for SUN5000-12K-MAP0
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for ESI-12K-T1
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 20.0 A +4.0 A for ESI-12K-T1
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.5 % +0.7 pp for SUN5000-12K-MAP0
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.2 % +0.4 pp for SUN5000-12K-MAP0
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600-980 V 350-435 Vdc 600-980 V vs 350-435 Vdc
Max charge current 20 A 25 A +5 A for ESI-12K-T1
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 30.0 kg -9.0 kg for SUN5000-12K-MAP0
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW -0.8 kg/kW for SUN5000-12K-MAP0
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 440x708x170 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 440x708x170 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 29 dB - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
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.