SolarEdge SE12.5K vs SolarEdge SE12.5K (Three Phase)
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SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE12.5K (Three Phase)
12.5 kW
97.7 % euro
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The verdict
SE12.5K leads on the differences that matter
The largest is weight: 2.5 kg lighter. 16 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
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16
of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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4 of 20 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
SE12.5K
SolarEdge SE12.5K (Three Phase)
Difference
Weight
30.7 kg
33.2 kg
2.5 kg lighter
Noise
50 dB
55 dB
5 dB quieter
Weight per kW
2.5 kg/kW
2.7 kg/kW
0.2 kg/kW lighter
Dimensions
549x317x264 mm
540x315x260 mm
549x317x264 mm vs 540x315x260 mm
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Full specification
Parameter
SE12.5K
SolarEdge SE12.5K (Three Phase)
Difference
AC output
Rated AC power
12.50 kW
12.50 kW
Same
Max AC power
12.50 kW
12.50 kW
Same
Grid connection
3-phase
3-phase
Same
Nominal AC voltage
400 V
400 V
Same
Max AC current
20.0 A
20.0 A
Same
PV input
Max PV power
16.85 kW
16.85 kW
Same
DC/AC ratio
1.35
1.35
Same
Max DC voltage
1000 V
1000 V
Same
MPPT voltage range
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Start voltage
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
MPP trackers
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Efficiency
European efficiency
97.7 %
97.7 %
Same
Max efficiency
98.0 %
98.0 %
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
30.7 kg
33.2 kg
-2.5 kg for SE12.5K
Weight per kW
2.5 kg/kW
2.7 kg/kW
-0.2 kg/kW for SE12.5K
Dimensions
549x317x264 mm
540x315x260 mm
549x317x264 mm vs 540x315x260 mm
Ingress protection
IP65
IP65
Same
Cooling
forced-air
forced-air
Same
Noise
50 dB
55 dB
-5 dB for SE12.5K
Max operating temperature
60 °C
60 °C
Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Same
Ethernet
Yes
Yes
Same
Arc fault protection
Yes
Yes
Same
Integrated DC switch
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty
20 yrs
-
Not published by SolarEdge
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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.