Skip to main content
SOFAR 15KTLX-G3 vs SUN2000-15KTL-M2 10 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 15KTLX-G3 vs Huawei SUN2000-15KTL-M2

SOFAR 15KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 15KTLX-G3
15 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Huawei
SUN2000-15KTL-M2
15 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SOFAR 15KTLX-G3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 4.0 A more headroom. 10 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
10 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
01

What actually differs

11 of 21 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 15KTLX-G3 SUN2000-15KTL-M2 Difference
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 22.0 A 4.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 15.00 kW 16.50 kW 1.50 kW apart
Weight 20.0 kg 25.0 kg 5.0 kg lighter
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1080 V 20 V apart
Start voltage 160 V 200 V 40 V earlier start
Weight per kW 1.3 kg/kW 1.7 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 23.9 A 25.2 A 1.3 A apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 160-950 V 140-1000 V vs 160-950 V
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 430x520x198 mm 470x525x262 mm 430x520x198 mm vs 470x525x262 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
02

Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 15KTLX-G3 SUN2000-15KTL-M2 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 15.00 kW 15.00 kW Same
Max AC power 15.00 kW 16.50 kW 1.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 23.9 A 25.2 A 1.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 22.50 kW Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1080 V 20 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 160-950 V 140-1000 V vs 160-950 V
Start voltage 160 V 200 V -40 V for SOFAR 15KTLX-G3
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 22.0 A +4.0 A for SOFAR 15KTLX-G3
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.3 % Effectively the same
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.7 % Effectively the 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 20.0 kg 25.0 kg -5.0 kg for SOFAR 15KTLX-G3
Weight per kW 1.3 kg/kW 1.7 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for SOFAR 15KTLX-G3
Dimensions 430x520x198 mm 470x525x262 mm 430x520x198 mm vs 470x525x262 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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
03

More useful comparisons

Open all inverters
Same type, similar size
Growatt
SOFAR 15KTLX-G3 vs Growatt MID 15KTL3-X
7 differences, the largest is european efficiency
Same type, similar size
Sungrow
SOFAR 15KTLX-G3 vs Sungrow SG15KTL-M
7 differences, the largest is max input current per tracker
Same type, similar size
Huawei
SOFAR 15KTLX-G3 vs Huawei SUN2000-15KTL-M0
11 differences, the largest is max input current per tracker
Same type, similar size
Growatt
Huawei SUN2000-15KTL-M2 vs Growatt MOD 15KTL3-X
9 differences, the largest is max input current per tracker
04

Written summary

Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.