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HYD 20KTL-3PH vs SUN2000-20K-MB0 12 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Sofar Solar HYD 20KTL-3PH vs Huawei SUN2000-20K-MB0

Sofar Solar HYD 20KTL-3PH
Sofar Solar
HYD 20KTL-3PH
20 kW 97.7 % euro Hybrid
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Huawei SUN2000-20K-MB0
Huawei
SUN2000-20K-MB0
20 kW 98.1 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SUN2000-20K-MB0 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 12 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
12 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 24 parameters
Parameter HYD 20KTL-3PH SUN2000-20K-MB0 Difference
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
European efficiency 97.7 % 98.1 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 20.00 kW 22.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
Weight 39.5 kg 21.0 kg 18.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.0 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 31.9 A 33.6 A 1.7 A apart
Max efficiency 98.2 % 98.4 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 180-960 V 200-1000 V 180-960 V vs 200-1000 V
Battery voltage 180-800 Vdc 600 V ~ 980 V 180-800 Vdc vs 600 V ~ 980 V
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 515x587x261 mm 460x546x242 mm 515x587x261 mm vs 460x546x242 mm
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Full specification

Parameter HYD 20KTL-3PH SUN2000-20K-MB0 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 33.6 A 1.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 30.00 kW 30.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 180-960 V 200-1000 V 180-960 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 200 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker - 30.0 A Not published by Sofar Solar
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.7 % 98.1 % +0.4 pp for SUN2000-20K-MB0
Max efficiency 98.2 % 98.4 % +0.2 pp for SUN2000-20K-MB0
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 180-800 Vdc 600 V ~ 980 V 180-800 Vdc vs 600 V ~ 980 V
Max charge current - 26 A Not published by Sofar Solar
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 39.5 kg 21.0 kg -18.5 kg for SUN2000-20K-MB0
Weight per kW 2.0 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW -0.9 kg/kW for SUN2000-20K-MB0
Dimensions 515x587x261 mm 460x546x242 mm 515x587x261 mm vs 460x546x242 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.