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SG7.0RT-P2 vs SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4) 7 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG7.0RT-P2 vs SolarEdge SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4)

Sungrow SG7.0RT-P2
Sungrow
SG7.0RT-P2
7 kW 97.6 % euro Grid-tie
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SolarEdge SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4)
SolarEdge
SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4)
7.2 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SG7.0RT-P2 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.20 kW apart. 7 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
7 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 20 parameters
Parameter SG7.0RT-P2 SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4) Difference
Rated AC power 7.00 kW 7.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
Max AC power 7.00 kW 7.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max PV power 10.50 kW 9.72 kW 0.78 kW apart
Weight 18.0 kg 30.7 kg 12.7 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 4.3 kg/kW 1.7 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.35 0.15 more oversizing headroom
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.0 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 11.7 A 20.0 A 8.3 A apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 370-600 V 160-1000 V vs 370-600 V
Dimensions 480x370x195 mm 540x315x260 mm 480x370x195 mm vs 540x315x260 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SG7.0RT-P2 SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 7.00 kW 7.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max AC power 7.00 kW 7.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 11.7 A 20.0 A 8.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 10.50 kW 9.72 kW 0.78 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.35 +0.15 for SG7.0RT-P2
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 370-600 V 160-1000 V vs 370-600 V
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 97.6 % 97.7 % Effectively the same
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.0 % +0.3 pp for SG7.0RT-P2
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 30.7 kg -12.7 kg for SG7.0RT-P2
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 4.3 kg/kW -1.7 kg/kW for SG7.0RT-P2
Dimensions 480x370x195 mm 540x315x260 mm 480x370x195 mm vs 540x315x260 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise - 50 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 - - 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.