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SG12RT-P2 vs MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) 16 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG12RT-P2 vs Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)

Sungrow SG12RT-P2
Sungrow
SG12RT-P2
12 kW 97.9 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Growatt
MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
12 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 12.0 A more headroom. 16 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
16 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 24 parameters
Parameter SG12RT-P2 MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) Difference
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 20.0 A 12.0 A more headroom
Weight 18.0 kg 15.6 kg 2.4 kg lighter
European efficiency 97.9 % 98.2 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 140-1000 V 160-1000 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 180 V 160 V 20 V earlier start
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW 0.2 kg/kW lighter
Dimensions 480x370x195 mm 387x425x178 mm 480x370x195 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SG12RT-P2 MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 20.0 A 20.0 A Same
PV input
Max PV power 18.00 kW 18.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 140-1000 V 160-1000 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 180 V 160 V -20 V for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 20.0 A +12.0 A for SG12RT-P2
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.9 % 98.2 % +0.3 pp for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.6 % Effectively the 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 18.0 kg 15.6 kg -2.4 kg for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW -0.2 kg/kW for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Dimensions 480x370x195 mm 387x425x178 mm 480x370x195 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural natural 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 Growatt
Warranty
Warranty - 8 yrs Not published by Sungrow
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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.