SOFAR 255KTL-HV vs Sungrow SG250HX-20
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The verdict
SOFAR 255KTL-HV leads on the differences that matter
The largest is rated ac power: 5.00 kW apart. 12 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
See all 8 differencesHow alike are they
12
of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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8 of 20 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
SOFAR 255KTL-HV
SG250HX-20
Difference
Rated AC power
255.00 kW
250.00 kW
5.00 kW apart
MPP trackers
12
6
6 trackers more
Max input current per tracker
30.0 A
65.0 A
35.0 A more headroom
Max AC power
255.00 kW
250.00 kW
5.00 kW apart
Weight
99.0 kg
106.0 kg
7.0 kg lighter
Max AC current
184.0 A
198.5 A
14.5 A apart
Strings per tracker
2
4
2 strings apart
Dimensions
714x1100x368 mm
779x1148x371 mm
714x1100x368 mm vs 779x1148x371 mm
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Full specification
Parameter
SOFAR 255KTL-HV
SG250HX-20
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
198.5 A
14.5 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
6
+6 trackers for SOFAR 255KTL-HV
Strings per tracker
2
4
2 strings apart
Max input current per tracker
30.0 A
65.0 A
+35.0 A for SG250HX-20
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
106.0 kg
-7.0 kg for SOFAR 255KTL-HV
Weight per kW
0.4 kg/kW
0.4 kg/kW
Same
Dimensions
714x1100x368 mm
779x1148x371 mm
714x1100x368 mm vs 779x1148x371 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
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Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.