SOFAR 10.5KTLM-G3 vs Growatt MOD 10KTL3-X
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The verdict
MOD 10KTL3-X leads on the differences that matter
The largest is rated ac power: 0.50 kW apart. 4 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
See all 17 differencesHow alike are they
4
of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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17 of 21 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
SOFAR 10.5KTLM-G3
MOD 10KTL3-X
Difference
Rated AC power
10.50 kW
10.00 kW
0.50 kW apart
European efficiency
97.3 %
98.1 %
0.8 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage
600 V
1100 V
500 V apart
Max input current per tracker
20.0 A
26.0 A
6.0 A more headroom
Max AC power
10.50 kW
10.00 kW
0.50 kW apart
Weight
18.5 kg
14.0 kg
4.5 kg lighter
Max efficiency
98.1 %
98.6 %
0.5 pp more efficient
Grid connection
Single-phase
3-phase
Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage
230 V
400 V
170 V apart
Max AC current
46.0 A
16.7 A
29.3 A apart
Start voltage
90 V
160 V
70 V earlier start
MPP trackers
3
2
1 tracker more
Weight per kW
1.8 kg/kW
1.4 kg/kW
0.4 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection
IP65
IP66
IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range
80-550 V
140-1000 V
80-550 V vs 140-1000 V
Strings per tracker
1
2
1 string apart
Dimensions
380x468x187 mm
387x425x178 mm
380x468x187 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
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Full specification
Parameter
SOFAR 10.5KTLM-G3
MOD 10KTL3-X
Difference
AC output
Rated AC power
10.50 kW
10.00 kW
0.50 kW apart
Max AC power
10.50 kW
10.00 kW
0.50 kW apart
Grid connection
Single-phase
3-phase
Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage
230 V
400 V
170 V apart
Max AC current
46.0 A
16.7 A
29.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power
-
15.00 kW
Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio
-
1.50
Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage
600 V
1100 V
500 V apart
MPPT voltage range
80-550 V
140-1000 V
80-550 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage
90 V
160 V
-70 V for SOFAR 10.5KTLM-G3
MPP trackers
3
2
+1 trackers for SOFAR 10.5KTLM-G3
Strings per tracker
1
2
1 string apart
Max input current per tracker
20.0 A
26.0 A
+6.0 A for MOD 10KTL3-X
Efficiency
European efficiency
97.3 %
98.1 %
+0.8 pp for MOD 10KTL3-X
Max efficiency
98.1 %
98.6 %
+0.5 pp for MOD 10KTL3-X
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
18.5 kg
14.0 kg
-4.5 kg for MOD 10KTL3-X
Weight per kW
1.8 kg/kW
1.4 kg/kW
-0.4 kg/kW for MOD 10KTL3-X
Dimensions
380x468x187 mm
387x425x178 mm
380x468x187 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
Ingress protection
IP65
IP66
IP65 vs IP66
Cooling
natural
natural
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
-
5 yrs
Not published by Sofar Solar
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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.