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SolarEdge SE14.4KUS (208V three-phase) vs Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480 7 of 15 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE14.4KUS (208V three-phase) vs Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480

SolarEdge SE14.4KUS (208V three-phase)
SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE14.4KUS (208V three-phase)
14.4 kW Grid-tie
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VS
Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480
Fronius International
Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480
14.995 kW Grid-tie
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The verdict

Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.59 kW apart. 7 of 15 comparable parameters are identical, with 17 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
7 of 15 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 15 parameters
Parameter SolarEdge SE14.4KUS (208V three-phase) Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480 Difference
Rated AC power 14.40 kW 14.99 kW 0.59 kW apart
Max DC voltage 600 V 1000 V 400 V apart
Max AC power 14.40 kW 14.99 kW 0.59 kW apart
Weight 45.0 kg 43.4 kg 1.6 kg lighter
Max AC current 40.0 A 18.0 A 22.0 A apart
Ingress protection NEMA 3R NEMA 4X NEMA 3R vs NEMA 4X
Weight per kW 3.1 kg/kW 2.9 kg/kW 0.2 kg/kW lighter
Dimensions 540x315x260 mm 724x511x226 mm 540x315x260 mm vs 724x511x226 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SolarEdge SE14.4KUS (208V three-phase) Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 14.40 kW 14.99 kW 0.59 kW apart
Max AC power 14.40 kW 14.99 kW 0.59 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 208 V - Not published by Fronius International
Max AC current 40.0 A 18.0 A 22.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 19.40 kW - Not published by Fronius International
DC/AC ratio 1.35 - Not published by Fronius International
Max DC voltage 600 V 1000 V 400 V apart
MPPT voltage range - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Start voltage - 200 V Not published by SolarEdge
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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max efficiency - 98.0 % Not published by SolarEdge
CEC efficiency 97.0 % 97.0 % Same
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 45.0 kg 43.4 kg -1.6 kg for Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480
Weight per kW 3.1 kg/kW 2.9 kg/kW -0.2 kg/kW for Fronius Symo 15.0-3 480
Dimensions 540x315x260 mm 724x511x226 mm 540x315x260 mm vs 724x511x226 mm
Ingress protection NEMA 3R NEMA 4X NEMA 3R vs NEMA 4X
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 Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch - Yes Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty - 10 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.