SolarEdge SE8K-RWB48 (aka 48RWB-K8SE / SE8K-RWB48) vs Growatt MOD 8000TL3-HU
SolarEdge
SE8K-RWB48 (aka 48RWB-K8SE / SE8K-RWB48)
8 kW
97.6 % euro
Hybrid
VS
The verdict
MOD 8000TL3-HU leads on the differences that matter
The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 pp more efficient. 7 of 22 comparable parameters are identical, with 10 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
See all 15 differencesHow alike are they
7
of 22 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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15 of 22 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
SE8K-RWB48 (aka 48RWB-K8SE / SE8K-RWB48)
MOD 8000TL3-HU
Difference
European efficiency
97.6 %
98.1 %
0.5 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage
900 V
1000 V
100 V apart
Max efficiency
98.0 %
98.6 %
0.6 pp more efficient
Max AC power
8.00 kW
8.80 kW
0.80 kW apart
Max PV power
13.00 kW
16.00 kW
3.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio
1.62
2.00
0.38 more oversizing headroom
Max charge current
125 A
25 A
100 A faster charging
Weight
37.0 kg
19.0 kg
18.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW
4.6 kg/kW
2.4 kg/kW
2.2 kg/kW lighter
Noise
50 dB
29 dB
21 dB quieter
Warranty
12 yrs
10 yrs
2 yrs longer
Ingress protection
IP65
IP66
IP65 vs IP66
Battery voltage
40-62 Vdc
600-980 V
40-62 Vdc vs 600-980 V
Dimensions
907x317x192 mm
468x408x202 mm
907x317x192 mm vs 468x408x202 mm
Cooling
forced-air
natural
forced-air vs natural
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Full specification
Parameter
SE8K-RWB48 (aka 48RWB-K8SE / SE8K-RWB48)
MOD 8000TL3-HU
Difference
AC output
Rated AC power
8.00 kW
8.00 kW
Same
Max AC power
8.00 kW
8.80 kW
0.80 kW apart
Grid connection
3-phase
3-phase
Same
Nominal AC voltage
400 V
400 V
Same
Max AC current
13.0 A
13.3 A
Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power
13.00 kW
16.00 kW
3.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio
1.62
2.00
+0.38 for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Max DC voltage
900 V
1000 V
100 V apart
MPPT voltage range
-
140-1000 V
Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage
-
180 V
Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers
-
2
Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker
-
1
Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker
-
20.0 A
Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency
97.6 %
98.1 %
+0.5 pp for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Max efficiency
98.0 %
98.6 %
+0.6 pp for MOD 8000TL3-HU
CEC efficiency
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input
Yes
Yes
Same
Battery voltage
40-62 Vdc
600-980 V
40-62 Vdc vs 600-980 V
Max charge current
125 A
25 A
+100 A for SE8K-RWB48 (aka 48RWB-K8SE / SE8K-RWB48)
Backup power
9.0 kW
-
Not published by Growatt
Physical
Weight
37.0 kg
19.0 kg
-18.0 kg for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Weight per kW
4.6 kg/kW
2.4 kg/kW
-2.2 kg/kW for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Dimensions
907x317x192 mm
468x408x202 mm
907x317x192 mm vs 468x408x202 mm
Ingress protection
IP65
IP66
IP65 vs IP66
Cooling
forced-air
natural
forced-air vs natural
Noise
50 dB
29 dB
-21 dB for MOD 8000TL3-HU
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 SolarEdge
Integrated DC switch
-
Yes
Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty
12 yrs
10 yrs
+2 yrs for SE8K-RWB48 (aka 48RWB-K8SE / SE8K-RWB48)
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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.