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SG60KTL-182 vs SE55K (IL00IBNQ4) 7 of 13 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG60KTL-182 vs SolarEdge SE55K (IL00IBNQ4)

Sungrow
SG60KTL-182
60 kW 98.7 % euro Grid-tie
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SolarEdge SE55K (IL00IBNQ4)
SolarEdge
SE55K (IL00IBNQ4)
55.2 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SG60KTL-182 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 4.80 kW apart. 7 of 13 comparable parameters are identical, with 19 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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

6 of 13 parameters
Parameter SG60KTL-182 SE55K (IL00IBNQ4) Difference
Rated AC power 60.00 kW 55.20 kW 4.80 kW apart
European efficiency 98.7 % 98.0 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 98.9 % 98.3 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max AC power 66.00 kW 55.20 kW 10.80 kW apart
Max AC current 96.0 A 80.0 A 16.0 A apart
MPPT voltage range 570-950 V 680-1000 V 570-950 V vs 680-1000 V
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Full specification

Parameter SG60KTL-182 SE55K (IL00IBNQ4) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 60.00 kW 55.20 kW 4.80 kW apart
Max AC power 66.00 kW 55.20 kW 10.80 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 96.0 A 80.0 A 16.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 96.60 kW Not published by Sungrow
DC/AC ratio - 1.75 Not published by Sungrow
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range 570-950 V 680-1000 V 570-950 V vs 680-1000 V
Start voltage 620 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 14 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 120.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.7 % 98.0 % +0.7 pp for SG60KTL-182
Max efficiency 98.9 % 98.3 % +0.6 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 - Not published by SolarEdge
Weight per kW 1.0 kg/kW - Not published by SolarEdge
Dimensions 959x634x267 mm - Not published by SolarEdge
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - 67 dB Not published by Sungrow
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.