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SG250HX-20 vs Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS 10 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG250HX-20 vs Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS

Sungrow SG250HX-20
Sungrow
SG250HX-20
250 kW 98.8 % euro Grid-tie
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Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS
Ginlong Solis
Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS
255 kW 98.8 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

10 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is rated ac power: 5.00 kW apart. 10 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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How alike are they
10 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 20 parameters
Parameter SG250HX-20 Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS Difference
Rated AC power 250.00 kW 255.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
MPP trackers 6 12 6 trackers more
Max input current per tracker 65.0 A 30.0 A 35.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 250.00 kW 255.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Weight 106.0 kg 113.0 kg 7.0 kg lighter
Max AC current 198.5 A 184.0 A 14.5 A apart
Start voltage 550 V 500 V 50 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 500-1500 V 480-1500 V 500-1500 V vs 480-1500 V
Strings per tracker 4 2 2 strings apart
Dimensions 779x1148x371 mm 770x1125x384 mm 779x1148x371 mm vs 770x1125x384 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SG250HX-20 Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 250.00 kW 255.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Max AC power 250.00 kW 255.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 800 V 800 V Same
Max AC current 198.5 A 184.0 A 14.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1500 V 1500 V Same
MPPT voltage range 500-1500 V 480-1500 V 500-1500 V vs 480-1500 V
Start voltage 550 V 500 V -50 V for Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS
MPP trackers 6 12 +6 trackers for Solis-255K-EHV-5G-PLUS
Strings per tracker 4 2 2 strings apart
Max input current per tracker 65.0 A 30.0 A +35.0 A for SG250HX-20
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.8 % 98.8 % Same
Max efficiency 99.0 % 99.0 % 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 106.0 kg 113.0 kg -7.0 kg for SG250HX-20
Weight per kW 0.4 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 779x1148x371 mm 770x1125x384 mm 779x1148x371 mm vs 770x1125x384 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.