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GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 vs SMA Sunny Tripower X 15

AC power: GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 15 kW, SMA Sunny Tripower X 15 15 kW. The GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 is better on 4 of 9 comparable points.

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Both models in detail

Who wins where

  • GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30
  • SMA Sunny Tripower X 15
PerformanceEfficiencyElectricalConnectivity & smartDimensions & weight
Performance: GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 69, SMA Sunny Tripower X 15 91; Efficiency: GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 95, SMA Sunny Tripower X 15 79; Electrical: GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 71, SMA Sunny Tripower X 15 60; Connectivity & smart: GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 50, SMA Sunny Tripower X 15 50; Dimensions & weight: GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 70, SMA Sunny Tripower X 15 9

Biggest differences

FactGW15K-SDT-30Sunny Tripower X 15
Weight16.2 kg35 kg
MPPT voltage min.140 V260 V
MPP trackers23
Max. input current per MPPT22 A24 A
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Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 263 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specificationsGoodWeGW15K-SDT-30SMASunny Tripower X 15
Performance
AC power15 kW115 kW2
MPP trackers213✓2
Efficiency
Max. efficiency98.5 %✓198.2 %2
European efficiency98.2 %✓197.8 %2
Noise
Noise–59 dB(A)2
Electrical
MPPT voltage min.140 V✓1260 V2
MPPT voltage max.1,000 V11,000 V2
Max. input current per MPPT22 A124 A✓2
Phases3132
Connectivity & smart
Wi-Fi / monitoringYes1Yes2
Dimensions & weight
IP ratingIP661IP652
Width491 mm1728 mm2
Height392 mm1762 mm2
Depth210 mm1266 mm2
Weight16.2 kg✓135 kg2
Warranty & lifespan
Warranty–5 years2

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 or the SMA Sunny Tripower X 15?

AC power: GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 15 kW, SMA Sunny Tripower X 15 15 kW. The GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 is better on 4 of 9 comparable points.

What is the AC power of the GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 and the SMA Sunny Tripower X 15?

GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30: 15 kW. SMA Sunny Tripower X 15: 15 kW.

Which is better on weight: the GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 or the SMA Sunny Tripower X 15?

GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30: 16.2 kg. SMA Sunny Tripower X 15: 35 kg.

Which is better on MPPT voltage min.: the GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30 or the SMA Sunny Tripower X 15?

GoodWe GW15K-SDT-30: 140 V. SMA Sunny Tripower X 15: 260 V.

How we collect and check this data →

Sources

  1. SDT G3 Series 4–20 kW string inverter (EMEA) – datasheet, EN-EMEA V2.1 (20250707) — GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  2. Sunny Tripower X 12 / 15 / 20 / 25, 02/2025 — SMA Solar Technology AG · accessed 17 Oct 2026