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SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV vs SUN2000-40KTL-M3 9 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV vs Huawei SUN2000-40KTL-M3

SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV
40 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Huawei SUN2000-40KTL-M3
Huawei
SUN2000-40KTL-M3
40 kW 98.4 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SUN2000-40KTL-M3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 200 V apart. 9 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
9 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 21 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV SUN2000-40KTL-M3 Difference
Max DC voltage 900 V 1100 V 200 V apart
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 26.0 A 14.0 A more headroom
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.4 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 44.00 kW 40.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
Weight 75.0 kg 43.0 kg 32.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.9 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW lighter
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 115.5 A 63.8 A 51.7 A apart
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.7 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 180-800 V 200-1000 V 180-800 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 695x970x325 mm 530x640x270 mm 695x970x325 mm vs 530x640x270 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV SUN2000-40KTL-M3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 40.00 kW 40.00 kW Same
Max AC power 44.00 kW 40.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 115.5 A 63.8 A 51.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 60.00 kW - Not published by Huawei
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Huawei
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 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 26.0 A +14.0 A for SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.4 % +0.4 pp for SUN2000-40KTL-M3
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.7 % +0.2 pp for SUN2000-40KTL-M3
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 43.0 kg -32.0 kg for SUN2000-40KTL-M3
Weight per kW 1.9 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW -0.8 kg/kW for SUN2000-40KTL-M3
Dimensions 695x970x325 mm 530x640x270 mm 695x970x325 mm vs 530x640x270 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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 Yes Same
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.