SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV vs Sungrow SG40CX-P2
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The verdict
11 differences, and they point both ways
The largest is max dc voltage: 200 V apart. 12 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
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12
of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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11 of 23 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV
SG40CX-P2
Difference
Max DC voltage
900 V
1100 V
200 V apart
Max input current per tracker
40.0 A
30.0 A
10.0 A more headroom
Max PV power
60.00 kW
56.00 kW
4.00 kW apart
Weight
75.0 kg
40.0 kg
35.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW
1.9 kg/kW
1.0 kg/kW
0.9 kg/kW lighter
European efficiency
98.0 %
98.3 %
0.3 pp more efficient
DC/AC ratio
1.50
1.40
0.10 more oversizing headroom
Nominal AC voltage
220 V
400 V
180 V apart
Max AC current
115.5 A
66.9 A
48.6 A apart
MPPT voltage range
180-800 V
160-1000 V
180-800 V vs 160-1000 V
Dimensions
695x970x325 mm
575x645x245 mm
695x970x325 mm vs 575x645x245 mm
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Full specification
Parameter
SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV
SG40CX-P2
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
56.00 kW
4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio
1.50
1.40
+0.10 for SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV
Max DC voltage
900 V
1100 V
200 V apart
MPPT voltage range
180-800 V
160-1000 V
180-800 V vs 160-1000 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
30.0 A
+10.0 A for SOFAR 40KTLX-G4-LV
Efficiency
European efficiency
98.0 %
98.3 %
+0.3 pp for SG40CX-P2
Max efficiency
98.5 %
98.5 %
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
75.0 kg
40.0 kg
-35.0 kg for SG40CX-P2
Weight per kW
1.9 kg/kW
1.0 kg/kW
-0.9 kg/kW for SG40CX-P2
Dimensions
695x970x325 mm
575x645x245 mm
695x970x325 mm vs 575x645x245 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
Yes
Yes
Same
Ethernet
-
Yes
Not published by Sofar Solar
Arc fault protection
Yes
Yes
Same
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.