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SolarEdge SE27.6K (Three Phase) vs SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) 9 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE27.6K (Three Phase) vs SolarEdge SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids)

SolarEdge SE27.6K (Three Phase)
SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE27.6K (Three Phase)
27.6 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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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
The verdict

8 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is rated ac power: 1.40 kW apart. 9 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
9 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 17 parameters
Parameter SolarEdge SE27.6K (Three Phase) SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) Difference
Rated AC power 27.60 kW 29.00 kW 1.40 kW apart
Max DC voltage 1000 V 600 V 400 V apart
Max AC power 27.60 kW 29.00 kW 1.40 kW apart
Max PV power 37.25 kW 50.75 kW 13.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.35 1.75 0.40 more oversizing headroom
Noise 55 dB 67 dB 12 dB quieter
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 40.0 A 72.5 A 32.5 A apart
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Full specification

Parameter SolarEdge SE27.6K (Three Phase) SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 27.60 kW 29.00 kW 1.40 kW apart
Max AC power 27.60 kW 29.00 kW 1.40 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 40.0 A 72.5 A 32.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 37.25 kW 50.75 kW 13.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.35 1.75 +0.40 for SE50K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids)
Max DC voltage 1000 V 600 V 400 V apart
MPPT voltage range - 370-600 V Not published by SolarEdge
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 45.0 kg - Not published by SolarEdge
Weight per kW 1.6 kg/kW - Not published by SolarEdge
Dimensions 540x315x260 mm - Not published by SolarEdge
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 55 dB 67 dB -12 dB for SolarEdge SE27.6K (Three Phase)
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.