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SUN5000-17K-MB0 vs WIT 17K-HU 11 of 25 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN5000-17K-MB0 vs Growatt WIT 17K-HU

Huawei SUN5000-17K-MB0
Huawei
SUN5000-17K-MB0
17 kW 98.1 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Growatt WIT 17K-HU
Growatt
WIT 17K-HU
17 kW 97.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

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

The largest is european efficiency: 1.1 pp more efficient. 11 of 25 comparable parameters are identical, with 7 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
11 of 25 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

14 of 25 parameters
Parameter SUN5000-17K-MB0 WIT 17K-HU Difference
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.0 % 1.1 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 40.0 A 10.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 98.4 % 97.6 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max AC power 18.70 kW 17.00 kW 1.70 kW apart
Max PV power 25.50 kW 34.00 kW 8.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 2.00 0.50 more oversizing headroom
Max charge current 26 A 420 A 394 A faster charging
Weight 21.0 kg 55.0 kg 34.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 3.2 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 150-850 V 200-1000 V vs 150-850 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Battery voltage 600 V-980 V 40-60V 600 V-980 V vs 40-60V
Dimensions 460x546x228 mm 695x475x254 mm 460x546x228 mm vs 695x475x254 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN5000-17K-MB0 WIT 17K-HU Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 17.00 kW 17.00 kW Same
Max AC power 18.70 kW 17.00 kW 1.70 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 28.6 A - Not published by Growatt
PV input
Max PV power 25.50 kW 34.00 kW 8.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 2.00 +0.50 for WIT 17K-HU
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 150-850 V 200-1000 V vs 150-850 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V -20 V for WIT 17K-HU
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 40.0 A +10.0 A for WIT 17K-HU
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 40-60V 600 V-980 V vs 40-60V
Max charge current 26 A 420 A +394 A for WIT 17K-HU
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 55.0 kg -34.0 kg for SUN5000-17K-MB0
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 3.2 kg/kW -2.0 kg/kW for SUN5000-17K-MB0
Dimensions 460x546x228 mm 695x475x254 mm 460x546x228 mm vs 695x475x254 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - 55 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 Growatt
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Growatt
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.