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SG5.0RT-P2 vs SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) 8 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG5.0RT-P2 vs SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)

Sungrow SG5.0RT-P2
Sungrow
SG5.0RT-P2
5 kW 97.2 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
5 kW 99.0 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.8 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 SG5.0RT-P2 SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
European efficiency 97.2 % 99.0 % 1.8 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 480 V 620 V apart
Max efficiency 98.4 % 99.2 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Weight 18.0 kg 9.0 kg 9.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.6 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW lighter
Max PV power 7.50 kW 7.75 kW 0.25 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 8.3 A 23.0 A 14.7 A apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.55 0.05 more oversizing headroom
Dimensions 480x370x195 mm 280x370x142 mm 480x370x195 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SG5.0RT-P2 SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 8.3 A 23.0 A 14.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 7.50 kW 7.75 kW 0.25 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.55 +0.05 for SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Max DC voltage 1100 V 480 V 620 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 180 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.2 % 99.0 % +1.8 pp for SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Max efficiency 98.4 % 99.2 % +0.8 pp for SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
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 9.0 kg -9.0 kg for SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Weight per kW 3.6 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW -1.8 kg/kW for SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Dimensions 480x370x195 mm 280x370x142 mm 480x370x195 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 25 dB Not published by Sungrow
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 - 25 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.