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SG12RT vs Solis-3P6K-4G 14 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG12RT vs Solis-3P6K-4G

Sungrow SG12RT
Sungrow
SG12RT
6 kW 97.4 % euro Grid-tie
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Ginlong Solis
Solis-3P6K-4G
6 kW 97.8 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

7 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 14 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
14 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 21 parameters
Parameter SG12RT Solis-3P6K-4G Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
European efficiency 97.4 % 97.8 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max PV power 9.00 kW 7.20 kW 1.80 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.20 0.30 more oversizing headroom
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 160-850 V 160-1000 V vs 160-850 V
Max AC current 10.0 A 9.5 A 0.5 A apart
Dimensions 480x370x195 mm 563x310x219 mm 480x370x195 mm vs 563x310x219 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SG12RT Solis-3P6K-4G Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 6.00 kW 6.00 kW Same
Max AC power 6.60 kW 6.60 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 10.0 A 9.5 A 0.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 9.00 kW 7.20 kW 1.80 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.20 +0.30 for SG12RT
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 160-850 V 160-1000 V vs 160-850 V
Start voltage 180 V 180 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max input current per tracker 25.0 A - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.4 % 97.8 % +0.4 pp for Solis-3P6K-4G
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.3 % 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 18.0 kg Same
Weight per kW 3.0 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 480x370x195 mm 563x310x219 mm 480x370x195 mm vs 563x310x219 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
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.