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SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) vs SE30K 10 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) vs SolarEdge SE30K

SolarEdge SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids)
SolarEdge
SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids)
29 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
SolarEdge
SE30K
29.99 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SE30K leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.99 kW apart. 10 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
10 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 18 parameters
Parameter SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) SE30K Difference
Rated AC power 29.00 kW 29.99 kW 0.99 kW apart
Max DC voltage 600 V 1000 V 400 V apart
Max AC power 29.00 kW 29.99 kW 0.99 kW apart
Max PV power 50.75 kW 52.50 kW 1.75 kW apart
Noise 67 dB 62 dB 5 dB quieter
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 72.5 A 43.5 A 29.0 A apart
MPPT voltage range 370-600 V 680-1000 V 370-600 V vs 680-1000 V
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Full specification

Parameter SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) SE30K Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 29.00 kW 29.99 kW 0.99 kW apart
Max AC power 29.00 kW 29.99 kW 0.99 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 72.5 A 43.5 A 29.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 50.75 kW 52.50 kW 1.75 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.75 1.75 Same
Max DC voltage 600 V 1000 V 400 V apart
MPPT voltage range 370-600 V 680-1000 V 370-600 V vs 680-1000 V
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 98.0 % 98.0 % Same
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.3 % 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 - 32.0 kg Not published by SolarEdge
Weight per kW - 1.1 kg/kW Not published by SolarEdge
Dimensions - 550x317x273 mm Not published by SolarEdge
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 67 dB 62 dB -5 dB for SE30K
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 Yes - Not published by SolarEdge
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.