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SOFAR 15KTLX-G3P vs SG15KTL-M 9 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 15KTLX-G3P vs Sungrow SG15KTL-M

SOFAR 15KTLX-G3P
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 15KTLX-G3P
15 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Sungrow
SG15KTL-M
15 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SOFAR 15KTLX-G3P leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max ac power: 1.50 kW apart. 9 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
9 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 18 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 15KTLX-G3P SG15KTL-M Difference
Max AC power 16.50 kW 15.00 kW 1.50 kW apart
Weight 19.0 kg 24.0 kg 5.0 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.1 % 98.3 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Start voltage 180 V 250 V 70 V earlier start
Weight per kW 1.3 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Max AC current 25.1 A 24.0 A 1.1 A apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 200-1000 V 160-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 412x491x188 mm 485x370x210 mm 412x491x188 mm vs 485x370x210 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 15KTLX-G3P SG15KTL-M Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 15.00 kW 15.00 kW Same
Max AC power 16.50 kW 15.00 kW 1.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 25.1 A 24.0 A 1.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 200-1000 V 160-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 180 V 250 V -70 V for SOFAR 15KTLX-G3P
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker - 2 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max input current per tracker - 22.0 A Not published by Sofar Solar
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 98.3 % +0.2 pp for SG15KTL-M
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.6 % 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 19.0 kg 24.0 kg -5.0 kg for SOFAR 15KTLX-G3P
Weight per kW 1.3 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for SOFAR 15KTLX-G3P
Dimensions 412x491x188 mm 485x370x210 mm 412x491x188 mm vs 485x370x210 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
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 - Not published by Sungrow
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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

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