Sungrow SG8.0RS-L vs Growatt MOD 8000TL3-X
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The verdict
MOD 8000TL3-X leads on the differences that matter
The largest is european efficiency: 0.8 pp more efficient. 9 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
See all 14 differencesHow alike are they
9
of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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14 of 23 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
SG8.0RS-L
MOD 8000TL3-X
Difference
European efficiency
97.3 %
98.1 %
0.8 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage
600 V
1100 V
500 V apart
Max input current per tracker
32.0 A
13.0 A
19.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency
97.8 %
98.6 %
0.8 pp more efficient
Weight
18.0 kg
14.0 kg
4.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW
2.2 kg/kW
1.8 kg/kW
0.5 kg/kW lighter
Grid connection
Single-phase
3-phase
Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage
230 V
400 V
170 V apart
Max AC current
36.4 A
13.3 A
23.1 A apart
Start voltage
50 V
160 V
110 V earlier start
Ingress protection
IP65
IP66
IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range
40-560 V
140-1000 V
40-560 V vs 140-1000 V
Strings per tracker
2
1
1 string apart
Dimensions
365x525x170 mm
387x425x178 mm
365x525x170 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
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Full specification
Parameter
SG8.0RS-L
MOD 8000TL3-X
Difference
AC output
Rated AC power
8.00 kW
8.00 kW
Same
Max AC power
8.00 kW
8.00 kW
Same
Grid connection
Single-phase
3-phase
Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage
230 V
400 V
170 V apart
Max AC current
36.4 A
13.3 A
23.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power
12.00 kW
12.00 kW
Same
DC/AC ratio
1.50
1.50
Same
Max DC voltage
600 V
1100 V
500 V apart
MPPT voltage range
40-560 V
140-1000 V
40-560 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage
50 V
160 V
-110 V for SG8.0RS-L
MPP trackers
2
2
Same
Strings per tracker
2
1
1 string apart
Max input current per tracker
32.0 A
13.0 A
+19.0 A for SG8.0RS-L
Efficiency
European efficiency
97.3 %
98.1 %
+0.8 pp for MOD 8000TL3-X
Max efficiency
97.8 %
98.6 %
+0.8 pp for MOD 8000TL3-X
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
14.0 kg
-4.0 kg for MOD 8000TL3-X
Weight per kW
2.2 kg/kW
1.8 kg/kW
-0.5 kg/kW for MOD 8000TL3-X
Dimensions
365x525x170 mm
387x425x178 mm
365x525x170 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
Ingress protection
IP65
IP66
IP65 vs IP66
Cooling
natural
natural
Same
Noise
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature
60 °C
60 °C
Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Same
Ethernet
-
Yes
Not published by Sungrow
Arc fault protection
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch
Yes
Yes
Same
Warranty
Warranty
-
5 yrs
Not published by Sungrow
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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.