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SUN5000-8K-MAP0 vs HYD 8KTL-3PH 9 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN5000-8K-MAP0 vs Sofar Solar HYD 8KTL-3PH

Huawei SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Huawei
SUN5000-8K-MAP0
8 kW 98.0 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Sofar Solar HYD 8KTL-3PH
Sofar Solar
HYD 8KTL-3PH
8 kW 97.6 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

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

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 9 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 15 differences
How alike are they
9 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

15 of 24 parameters
Parameter SUN5000-8K-MAP0 HYD 8KTL-3PH Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
European efficiency 98.0 % 97.6 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.0 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.00 kW 0.80 kW apart
Max PV power 14.60 kW 12.00 kW 2.60 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.82 1.50 0.32 more oversizing headroom
Weight 21.0 kg 32.0 kg 11.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 4.0 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW lighter
Start voltage 160 V 200 V 40 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 180-960 V 160-1000 V vs 180-960 V
Battery voltage 600-980 V 180-800 Vdc 600-980 V vs 180-800 Vdc
Max AC current 13.3 A 12.8 A 0.5 A apart
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 515x587x261 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 515x587x261 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN5000-8K-MAP0 HYD 8KTL-3PH 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 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 13.3 A 12.8 A 0.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 14.60 kW 12.00 kW 2.60 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.82 1.50 +0.32 for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 180-960 V 160-1000 V vs 180-960 V
Start voltage 160 V 200 V -40 V for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A - Not published by Sofar Solar
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 97.6 % +0.4 pp for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.0 % +0.6 pp for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600-980 V 180-800 Vdc 600-980 V vs 180-800 Vdc
Max charge current 20 A - Not published by Sofar Solar
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 32.0 kg -11.0 kg for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 4.0 kg/kW -1.4 kg/kW for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 515x587x261 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 515x587x261 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise 29 dB - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
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.