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SG60KTL-182 vs SOFAR 60KTLX-G4-LV 6 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG60KTL-182 vs SOFAR 60KTLX-G4-LV

Sungrow
SG60KTL-182
60 kW 98.7 % euro Grid-tie
VS
SOFAR 60KTLX-G4-LV
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 60KTLX-G4-LV
60 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
The verdict

SG60KTL-182 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.7 pp more efficient. 6 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
6 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 19 parameters
Parameter SG60KTL-182 SOFAR 60KTLX-G4-LV Difference
European efficiency 98.7 % 98.0 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1000 V 900 V 100 V apart
Max input current per tracker 120.0 A 40.0 A 80.0 A more headroom
Weight 60.0 kg 75.0 kg 15.0 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.9 % 98.5 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 220 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 96.0 A 173.3 A 77.3 A apart
Start voltage 620 V 200 V 420 V earlier start
Strings per tracker 14 2 12 strings apart
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Weight per kW 1.0 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW 0.2 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 570-950 V 180-800 V 570-950 V vs 180-800 V
Dimensions 959x634x267 mm 695x970x325 mm 959x634x267 mm vs 695x970x325 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SG60KTL-182 SOFAR 60KTLX-G4-LV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 60.00 kW 60.00 kW Same
Max AC power 66.00 kW 66.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 220 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 96.0 A 173.3 A 77.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 90.00 kW Not published by Sungrow
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by Sungrow
Max DC voltage 1000 V 900 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 570-950 V 180-800 V 570-950 V vs 180-800 V
Start voltage 620 V 200 V -420 V for SOFAR 60KTLX-G4-LV
MPP trackers 1 - Not published by Sofar Solar
Strings per tracker 14 2 12 strings apart
Max input current per tracker 120.0 A 40.0 A +80.0 A for SG60KTL-182
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.7 % 98.0 % +0.7 pp for SG60KTL-182
Max efficiency 98.9 % 98.5 % +0.4 pp for SG60KTL-182
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 60.0 kg 75.0 kg -15.0 kg for SG60KTL-182
Weight per kW 1.0 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW -0.2 kg/kW for SG60KTL-182
Dimensions 959x634x267 mm 695x970x325 mm 959x634x267 mm vs 695x970x325 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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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

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Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.