SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3 vs Deye SUN-1.5K-G
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The verdict
10 differences, and they point both ways
The largest is max input current per tracker: 2.5 A more headroom. 11 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
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11
of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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10 of 21 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3
SUN-1.5K-G
Difference
Max input current per tracker
15.0 A
12.5 A
2.5 A more headroom
Rated AC power
1.60 kW
1.50 kW
0.10 kW apart
European efficiency
96.7 %
97.1 %
0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC current
10.6 A
7.2 A
3.4 A apart
Max operating temperature
60 °C
65 °C
5 °C more heat tolerant
Max AC power
1.60 kW
1.70 kW
0.10 kW apart
Weight per kW
3.8 kg/kW
4.0 kg/kW
0.2 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range
50-550 V
70-550 V
50-550 V vs 70-550 V
Start voltage
70 V
80 V
10 V earlier start
Dimensions
260x303x118 mm
310x330x115 mm
260x303x118 mm vs 310x330x115 mm
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Full specification
Parameter
SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3
SUN-1.5K-G
Difference
AC output
Rated AC power
1.60 kW
1.50 kW
0.10 kW apart
Max AC power
1.60 kW
1.70 kW
0.10 kW apart
Grid connection
Single-phase
Single-phase
Same
Nominal AC voltage
230 V
230 V
Same
Max AC current
10.6 A
7.2 A
3.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power
-
2.00 kW
Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio
-
1.33
Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage
550 V
550 V
Same
MPPT voltage range
50-550 V
70-550 V
50-550 V vs 70-550 V
Start voltage
70 V
80 V
-10 V for SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3
MPP trackers
1
1
Same
Strings per tracker
1
1
Same
Max input current per tracker
15.0 A
12.5 A
+2.5 A for SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3
Efficiency
European efficiency
96.7 %
97.1 %
+0.4 pp for SUN-1.5K-G
Max efficiency
97.3 %
97.3 %
Same
CEC efficiency
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery voltage
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Max charge current
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight
6.0 kg
6.0 kg
Same
Weight per kW
3.8 kg/kW
4.0 kg/kW
-0.2 kg/kW for SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3
Dimensions
260x303x118 mm
310x330x115 mm
260x303x118 mm vs 310x330x115 mm
Ingress protection
IP65
IP65
Same
Cooling
natural
natural
Same
Noise
-
25 dB
Not published by Sofar Solar
Max operating temperature
60 °C
65 °C
+5 °C for SUN-1.5K-G
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
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
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Written summary
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Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.