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SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV vs SUN2000-50KTL-M0 8 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV vs Huawei SUN2000-50KTL-M0

SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV
50 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Huawei
SUN2000-50KTL-M0
50 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SUN2000-50KTL-M0 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 pp more efficient. 8 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
8 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 19 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV SUN2000-50KTL-M0 Difference
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.5 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 900 V 1100 V 200 V apart
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 22.0 A 18.0 A more headroom
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 144.4 A 79.4 A 65.0 A apart
Weight 75.0 kg 74.0 kg 1.0 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.7 % 0.2 pp more efficient
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 555x1075x300 mm 695x970x325 mm vs 555x1075x300 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV SUN2000-50KTL-M0 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 50.00 kW 50.00 kW Same
Max AC power 55.00 kW 55.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 144.4 A 79.4 A 65.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 75.00 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 - 6 Not published by Sofar Solar
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 22.0 A +18.0 A for SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.5 % +0.5 pp for SUN2000-50KTL-M0
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.7 % +0.2 pp for SUN2000-50KTL-M0
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 74.0 kg -1.0 kg for SUN2000-50KTL-M0
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 695x970x325 mm 555x1075x300 mm 695x970x325 mm vs 555x1075x300 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
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 - Not published by Huawei
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Huawei
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.