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HYD 20KTL-3PH vs SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2 10 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Sofar Solar HYD 20KTL-3PH vs Deye SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2

Sofar Solar HYD 20KTL-3PH
Sofar Solar
HYD 20KTL-3PH
20 kW 97.7 % euro Hybrid
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Deye SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
Deye
SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
20 kW 97.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

HYD 20KTL-3PH leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.7 pp more efficient. 10 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
10 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

14 of 24 parameters
Parameter HYD 20KTL-3PH SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2 Difference
European efficiency 97.7 % 97.0 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 98.2 % 97.6 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max AC power 20.00 kW 22.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
Max PV power 30.00 kW 26.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
Weight 39.5 kg 30.5 kg 9.0 kg lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.30 0.20 more oversizing headroom
Weight per kW 2.0 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW 0.5 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 31.9 A 36.7 A 4.8 A apart
MPPT voltage range 180-960 V 150-850 V 180-960 V vs 150-850 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Battery voltage 180-800 Vdc 160-700 180-800 Vdc vs 160-700
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 515x587x261 mm 638x408x237 mm 515x587x261 mm vs 638x408x237 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter HYD 20KTL-3PH SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 20.00 kW 20.00 kW Same
Max AC power 20.00 kW 22.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 31.9 A 36.7 A 4.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 30.00 kW 26.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.30 +0.20 for HYD 20KTL-3PH
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range 180-960 V 150-850 V 180-960 V vs 150-850 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V -20 V for SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker - 26.0 A Not published by Sofar Solar
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.7 % 97.0 % +0.7 pp for HYD 20KTL-3PH
Max efficiency 98.2 % 97.6 % +0.6 pp for HYD 20KTL-3PH
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 180-800 Vdc 160-700 180-800 Vdc vs 160-700
Max charge current - 50 A Not published by Sofar Solar
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 39.5 kg 30.5 kg -9.0 kg for SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
Weight per kW 2.0 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW -0.5 kg/kW for SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2
Dimensions 515x587x261 mm 638x408x237 mm 515x587x261 mm vs 638x408x237 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
Noise - 55 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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Sofar Solar
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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.