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SOFAR 36KTLX-G3 vs GW36K-MT 11 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 36KTLX-G3 vs GoodWe GW36K-MT

SOFAR 36KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 36KTLX-G3
36 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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GoodWe GW36K-MT
GoodWe
GW36K-MT
36 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SOFAR 36KTLX-G3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 10.0 A more headroom. 11 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
11 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 20 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 36KTLX-G3 GW36K-MT Difference
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 30.0 A 10.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 40.00 kW 36.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
Weight 36.0 kg 40.0 kg 4.0 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.5 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current 60.6 A 53.3 A 7.3 A apart
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.8 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-950 V 180-1000 V vs 200-950 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Dimensions 480x585x220 mm 590x480x200 mm 480x585x220 mm vs 590x480x200 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 36KTLX-G3 GW36K-MT Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 36.00 kW 36.00 kW Same
Max AC power 40.00 kW 36.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 60.6 A 53.3 A 7.3 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 180-1000 V 200-950 V 180-1000 V vs 200-950 V
Start voltage 200 V 180 V -20 V for GW36K-MT
MPP trackers - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 30.0 A +10.0 A for SOFAR 36KTLX-G3
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.5 % +0.3 pp for GW36K-MT
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.8 % +0.2 pp for GW36K-MT
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 36.0 kg 40.0 kg -4.0 kg for SOFAR 36KTLX-G3
Weight per kW 1.0 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 480x585x220 mm 590x480x200 mm 480x585x220 mm vs 590x480x200 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 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 Yes Yes Same
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.