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SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV vs Solis-40K 7 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV vs Solis-40K

SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV
40 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Solis-40K
Ginlong Solis
Solis-40K
40 kW 98.4 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

Solis-40K leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 200 V apart. 7 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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

12 of 19 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV Solis-40K Difference
Max DC voltage 900 V 1100 V 200 V apart
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.4 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max PV power 60.00 kW 48.00 kW 12.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.20 0.30 more oversizing headroom
Weight 75.0 kg 61.0 kg 14.0 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.8 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 115.5 A 66.9 A 48.6 A apart
Weight per kW 1.9 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 180-800 V 200-1000 V 180-800 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 695x970x325 mm 700x630x357 mm 695x970x325 mm vs 700x630x357 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV Solis-40K Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 40.00 kW 40.00 kW Same
Max AC power 44.00 kW 44.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 115.5 A 66.9 A 48.6 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 60.00 kW 48.00 kW 12.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.20 +0.30 for SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV
Max DC voltage 900 V 1100 V 200 V apart
MPPT voltage range 180-800 V 200-1000 V 180-800 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 200 V Same
MPP trackers - 4 Not published by Sofar Solar
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.4 % +0.4 pp for Solis-40K
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.8 % +0.3 pp for Solis-40K
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 75.0 kg 61.0 kg -14.0 kg for Solis-40K
Weight per kW 1.9 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for Solis-40K
Dimensions 695x970x325 mm 700x630x357 mm 695x970x325 mm vs 700x630x357 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air - Not published by Ginlong Solis
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 Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
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.