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SG15KTL-M vs Symo Advanced 15.0-3-M 8 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG15KTL-M vs Fronius International Symo Advanced 15.0-3-M

Sungrow
SG15KTL-M
15 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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Fronius International Symo Advanced 15.0-3-M
Fronius International
Symo Advanced 15.0-3-M
15 kW 97.6 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SG15KTL-M leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.7 pp more efficient. 8 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
8 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 19 parameters
Parameter SG15KTL-M Symo Advanced 15.0-3-M Difference
European efficiency 98.3 % 97.6 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.9 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Weight 24.0 kg 42.0 kg 18.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.6 kg/kW 2.8 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW lighter
Start voltage 250 V 200 V 50 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Max AC current 24.0 A 22.7 A 1.3 A apart
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 200-800 V 200-1000 V vs 200-800 V
Strings per tracker 2 3 1 string apart
Dimensions 485x370x210 mm 725x510x225 mm 485x370x210 mm vs 725x510x225 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SG15KTL-M Symo Advanced 15.0-3-M Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 15.00 kW 15.00 kW Same
Max AC power 15.00 kW 15.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 24.0 A 22.7 A 1.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 22.50 kW Not published by Sungrow
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by Sungrow
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 200-800 V 200-1000 V vs 200-800 V
Start voltage 250 V 200 V -50 V for Symo Advanced 15.0-3-M
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 3 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A - Not published by Fronius International
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.3 % 97.6 % +0.7 pp for SG15KTL-M
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.9 % +0.7 pp for SG15KTL-M
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 24.0 kg 42.0 kg -18.0 kg for SG15KTL-M
Weight per kW 1.6 kg/kW 2.8 kg/kW -1.2 kg/kW for SG15KTL-M
Dimensions 485x370x210 mm 725x510x225 mm 485x370x210 mm vs 725x510x225 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
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 Not published by Sungrow
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Sungrow
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Sungrow
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.