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SolarEdge SE15K (Three Phase) vs MID 15KTL3-X 8 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE15K (Three Phase) vs Growatt MID 15KTL3-X

SolarEdge SE15K (Three Phase)
SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE15K (Three Phase)
15 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MID 15KTL3-X
Growatt
MID 15KTL3-X
15 kW 98.6 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

MID 15KTL3-X leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.9 pp more efficient. 8 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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

10 of 18 parameters
Parameter SolarEdge SE15K (Three Phase) MID 15KTL3-X Difference
European efficiency 97.7 % 98.6 % 0.9 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.8 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max AC power 15.00 kW 16.60 kW 1.60 kW apart
Max PV power 20.25 kW 22.50 kW 2.25 kW apart
Weight 33.2 kg 23.0 kg 10.2 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.35 1.50 0.15 more oversizing headroom
Max AC current 23.0 A 24.2 A 1.2 A apart
Dimensions 540x315x260 mm 395x525x222 mm 540x315x260 mm vs 395x525x222 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SolarEdge SE15K (Three Phase) MID 15KTL3-X Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 15.00 kW 15.00 kW Same
Max AC power 15.00 kW 16.60 kW 1.60 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 23.0 A 24.2 A 1.2 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 20.25 kW 22.50 kW 2.25 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.35 1.50 +0.15 for MID 15KTL3-X
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range - 200-1000 V Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage - 250 V Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers - 2 Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.7 % 98.6 % +0.9 pp for MID 15KTL3-X
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.8 % +0.8 pp for MID 15KTL3-X
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 33.2 kg 23.0 kg -10.2 kg for MID 15KTL3-X
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW -0.7 kg/kW for MID 15KTL3-X
Dimensions 540x315x260 mm 395x525x222 mm 540x315x260 mm vs 395x525x222 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 55 dB - Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
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.