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SUN5000-8K-MAP0 vs S6-EH1P8K-L-PLUS 8 of 28 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN5000-8K-MAP0 vs Ginlong Solis S6-EH1P8K-L-PLUS

Huawei SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Huawei
SUN5000-8K-MAP0
8 kW 98.0 % euro Hybrid
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Ginlong Solis S6-EH1P8K-L-PLUS
Ginlong Solis
S6-EH1P8K-L-PLUS
8 kW 96.1 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SUN5000-8K-MAP0 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.9 pp more efficient. 8 of 28 comparable parameters are identical, with 4 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 20 differences
How alike are they
8 of 28 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

20 of 28 parameters
Parameter SUN5000-8K-MAP0 S6-EH1P8K-L-PLUS Difference
European efficiency 98.0 % 96.1 % 1.9 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 500 V 600 V apart
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 21.0 A 5.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 98.6 % 96.2 % 2.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.00 kW 0.80 kW apart
Max PV power 14.60 kW 12.80 kW 1.80 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.82 1.60 0.22 more oversizing headroom
Max charge current 20 A 210 A 190 A faster charging
Weight 21.0 kg 23.8 kg 2.8 kg lighter
Noise 29 dB 65 dB 36 dB quieter
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 13.3 A 36.4 A 23.1 A apart
Start voltage 160 V 90 V 70 V earlier start
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 90-435 V 160-1000 V vs 90-435 V
Battery voltage 600-980 V 40-60 V 600-980 V vs 40-60 V
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 560x335x253 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 560x335x253 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN5000-8K-MAP0 S6-EH1P8K-L-PLUS Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.00 kW 0.80 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 13.3 A 36.4 A 23.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 14.60 kW 12.80 kW 1.80 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.82 1.60 +0.22 for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Max DC voltage 1100 V 500 V 600 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 90-435 V 160-1000 V vs 90-435 V
Start voltage 160 V 90 V -70 V for S6-EH1P8K-L-PLUS
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 21.0 A +5.0 A for S6-EH1P8K-L-PLUS
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 96.1 % +1.9 pp for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Max efficiency 98.6 % 96.2 % +2.4 pp for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600-980 V 40-60 V 600-980 V vs 40-60 V
Max charge current 20 A 210 A +190 A for S6-EH1P8K-L-PLUS
Backup power - 10.0 kW Not published by Huawei
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 23.8 kg -2.8 kg for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 560x335x253 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 560x335x253 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise 29 dB 65 dB -36 dB for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
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 - 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.