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255KTL-HV vs 250KTLX0 12 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 255KTL-HV vs SOFAR 250KTLX0

SOFAR 255KTL-HV
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 255KTL-HV
255 kW 98.7 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
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SOFAR 250KTLX0
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 250KTLX0
250 kW 98.8 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

250KTLX0 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 5.00 kW apart. 12 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
12 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 19 parameters
Parameter 255KTL-HV 250KTLX0 Difference
Rated AC power 255.00 kW 250.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 60.0 A 30.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 255.00 kW 250.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Weight 99.0 kg 111.0 kg 12.0 kg lighter
Max AC current 184.0 A 180.5 A 3.5 A apart
Strings per tracker 2 4 2 strings apart
Dimensions 714x1100x368 mm 828x1159x366 mm 714x1100x368 mm vs 828x1159x366 mm
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Full specification

Parameter 255KTL-HV 250KTLX0 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 255.00 kW 250.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Max AC power 255.00 kW 250.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 800 V 800 V Same
Max AC current 184.0 A 180.5 A 3.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1500 V 1500 V Same
MPPT voltage range 500-1500 V 500-1500 V Same
Start voltage 550 V 550 V Same
MPP trackers 12 - Not published by Sofar Solar
Strings per tracker 2 4 2 strings apart
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 60.0 A +30.0 A for 250KTLX0
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.7 % 98.8 % Effectively the same
Max efficiency 99.0 % 99.0 % 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 99.0 kg 111.0 kg -12.0 kg for 255KTL-HV
Weight per kW 0.4 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 714x1100x368 mm 828x1159x366 mm 714x1100x368 mm vs 828x1159x366 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.