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SOFAR 3KTL2-G3 vs SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) 8 of 14 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 3KTL2-G3 vs SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)

SOFAR 3KTL2-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 3KTL2-G3
3 kW 97.2 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
3 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.1 pp more efficient. 8 of 14 comparable parameters are identical, with 18 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 6 differences
How alike are they
8 of 14 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

6 of 14 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 3KTL2-G3 SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
European efficiency 97.2 % 98.3 % 1.1 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 550 V 480 V 70 V apart
Max efficiency 97.7 % 99.2 % 1.5 pp more efficient
Weight 7.0 kg 7.8 kg 0.8 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.3 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
Dimensions 260x321x132 mm 280x370x142 mm 260x321x132 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 3KTL2-G3 SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.00 kW 3.00 kW Same
Max AC power 3.00 kW 3.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current - 14.0 A Not published by Sofar Solar
PV input
Max PV power - 4.65 kW Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio - 1.55 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 550 V 480 V 70 V apart
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 70 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.2 % 98.3 % +1.1 pp for SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Max efficiency 97.7 % 99.2 % +1.5 pp for SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
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 7.0 kg 7.8 kg -0.8 kg for SOFAR 3KTL2-G3
Weight per kW 2.3 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for SOFAR 3KTL2-G3
Dimensions 260x321x132 mm 280x370x142 mm 260x321x132 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 25 dB Not published by Sofar Solar
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 - Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty - 25 yrs Not published by Sofar Solar
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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.