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SOFAR 60KTLX-G3 vs GW60KN-MT 11 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 60KTLX-G3 vs GoodWe GW60KN-MT

SOFAR 60KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 60KTLX-G3
60 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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GoodWe GW60KN-MT
GoodWe
GW60KN-MT
60 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

10 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max input current per tracker: 4.0 A more headroom. 11 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
11 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 21 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 60KTLX-G3 GW60KN-MT Difference
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 44.0 A 4.0 A more headroom
MPP trackers 6 4 2 trackers more
Weight 50.0 kg 64.0 kg 14.0 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.5 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current 100.0 A 96.0 A 4.0 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Weight per kW 0.8 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW 0.2 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Strings per tracker 2 4 2 strings apart
Dimensions 561x687x275 mm 788x586x267 mm 561x687x275 mm vs 788x586x267 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 60KTLX-G3 GW60KN-MT Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 60.00 kW 60.00 kW Same
Max AC power 66.00 kW 66.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 100.0 A 96.0 A 4.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 200 V Same
MPP trackers 6 4 +2 trackers for SOFAR 60KTLX-G3
Strings per tracker 2 4 2 strings apart
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 44.0 A +4.0 A for GW60KN-MT
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.5 % +0.3 pp for GW60KN-MT
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.8 % Effectively the 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 50.0 kg 64.0 kg -14.0 kg for SOFAR 60KTLX-G3
Weight per kW 0.8 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW -0.2 kg/kW for SOFAR 60KTLX-G3
Dimensions 561x687x275 mm 788x586x267 mm 561x687x275 mm vs 788x586x267 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.