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SUN5000-17K-MB0 vs S6-EH1P18K03-NV-YD-L 5 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN5000-17K-MB0 vs Ginlong Solis S6-EH1P18K03-NV-YD-L

Huawei SUN5000-17K-MB0
Huawei
SUN5000-17K-MB0
17 kW 98.1 % euro Hybrid
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Ginlong Solis S6-EH1P18K03-NV-YD-L
Ginlong Solis
S6-EH1P18K03-NV-YD-L
18 kW 97.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SUN5000-17K-MB0 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 1.00 kW apart. 5 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 18 differences
How alike are they
5 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

18 of 23 parameters
Parameter SUN5000-17K-MB0 S6-EH1P18K03-NV-YD-L Difference
Rated AC power 17.00 kW 18.00 kW 1.00 kW apart
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.0 % 1.1 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 550 V 550 V apart
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 20.0 A 10.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 98.4 % 97.6 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max AC power 18.70 kW 18.00 kW 0.70 kW apart
Max PV power 25.50 kW 28.80 kW 3.30 kW apart
Weight 21.0 kg 55.5 kg 34.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 3.1 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.60 0.10 more oversizing headroom
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 28.6 A 81.8 A 53.2 A apart
Start voltage 200 V 100 V 100 V earlier start
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 80-520 V 200-1000 V vs 80-520 V
Battery voltage 600 V-980 V 40-60 V 600 V-980 V vs 40-60 V
Dimensions 460x546x228 mm 845x459x313 mm 460x546x228 mm vs 845x459x313 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN5000-17K-MB0 S6-EH1P18K03-NV-YD-L Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 17.00 kW 18.00 kW 1.00 kW apart
Max AC power 18.70 kW 18.00 kW 0.70 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 28.6 A 81.8 A 53.2 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 25.50 kW 28.80 kW 3.30 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.60 +0.10 for S6-EH1P18K03-NV-YD-L
Max DC voltage 1100 V 550 V 550 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 80-520 V 200-1000 V vs 80-520 V
Start voltage 200 V 100 V -100 V for S6-EH1P18K03-NV-YD-L
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for S6-EH1P18K03-NV-YD-L
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 20.0 A +10.0 A for SUN5000-17K-MB0
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.0 % +1.1 pp for SUN5000-17K-MB0
Max efficiency 98.4 % 97.6 % +0.8 pp for SUN5000-17K-MB0
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600 V-980 V 40-60 V 600 V-980 V vs 40-60 V
Max charge current 26 A - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 55.5 kg -34.5 kg for SUN5000-17K-MB0
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 3.1 kg/kW -1.8 kg/kW for SUN5000-17K-MB0
Dimensions 460x546x228 mm 845x459x313 mm 460x546x228 mm vs 845x459x313 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - 65 dB Not published by Huawei
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
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.