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SE30K vs MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E) 7 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE30K vs Growatt MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)

SolarEdge
SE30K
29.99 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)
Growatt
MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)
30 kW 98.6 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.6 pp more efficient. 7 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
7 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 18 parameters
Parameter SE30K MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E) Difference
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.6 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
Max PV power 52.50 kW 45.00 kW 7.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.75 1.50 0.25 more oversizing headroom
Weight 32.0 kg 24.0 kg 8.0 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.8 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max AC current 43.5 A 50.5 A 7.0 A apart
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Weight per kW 1.1 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 680-1000 V 200-1000 V 680-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 550x317x273 mm 415x528x225 mm 550x317x273 mm vs 415x528x225 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SE30K MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 29.99 kW 30.00 kW Effectively the same
Max AC power 29.99 kW 30.00 kW Effectively the same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 43.5 A 50.5 A 7.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 52.50 kW 45.00 kW 7.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.75 1.50 +0.25 for SE30K
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 680-1000 V 200-1000 V 680-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage - 200 V Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers - 3 Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker - 40.0 A Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.6 % +0.6 pp for MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.8 % +0.5 pp for MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)
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 32.0 kg 24.0 kg -8.0 kg for MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)
Weight per kW 1.1 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)
Dimensions 550x317x273 mm 415x528x225 mm 550x317x273 mm vs 415x528x225 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 62 dB - Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch - Yes Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by SolarEdge
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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.