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GoodWe GW20K-ET vs KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20

AC power: GoodWe GW20K-ET 20 kW, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 20 kW. The KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 is better on 5 of 13 comparable points.

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Both models in detail

Who wins where

  • GoodWe GW20K-ET
  • KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseElectricalConnectivity & smartDimensions & weight
Performance: GoodWe GW20K-ET 80, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 94; Efficiency: GoodWe GW20K-ET 57, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 79; Noise: GoodWe GW20K-ET 21, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 45; Electrical: GoodWe GW20K-ET 58, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 51; Connectivity & smart: GoodWe GW20K-ET 58, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 58; Dimensions & weight: GoodWe GW20K-ET 3, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 32

Biggest differences

FactGW20K-ETPLENTICORE G3 20
Weight48 kg24.3 kg
MPP trackers23
Noise45 dB(A)39 dB(A)
MPPT voltage min.200 V227 V
MPPT voltage max.850 V800 V
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 263 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specificationsGoodWeGW20K-ETKOSTALPLENTICORE G3 20
Performance
AC power20 kW120 kW2
Max. PV array power30 kWp130 kWp2
MPP trackers213✓2
Efficiency
Max. efficiency98 %198.21 %✓2
European efficiency97.5 %197.72 %✓2
Noise
Noise45 dB(A)139 dB(A)✓2
Electrical
MPPT voltage min.200 V✓1227 V2
MPPT voltage max.850 V✓1800 V2
Max. input current per MPPT30 A130 A2
Phases–32
Connectivity & smart
Hybrid (battery-ready)Yes1Yes2
Backup powerYes1Yes2
Wi-Fi / monitoringYes1Yes2
Dimensions & weight
IP ratingIP661–
Width520 mm1409 mm2
Height660 mm1561 mm2
Depth220 mm1237 mm2
Weight48 kg124.3 kg✓2
Warranty & lifespan
Warranty–10 years2

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the GoodWe GW20K-ET or the KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20?

AC power: GoodWe GW20K-ET 20 kW, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 20 kW. The KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 is better on 5 of 13 comparable points.

What is the AC power of the GoodWe GW20K-ET and the KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20?

GoodWe GW20K-ET: 20 kW. KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20: 20 kW.

Which is better on weight: the GoodWe GW20K-ET or the KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20?

KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20: 24.3 kg. GoodWe GW20K-ET: 48 kg.

Which is better on MPP trackers: the GoodWe GW20K-ET or the KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20?

KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20: 3. GoodWe GW20K-ET: 2.

How we collect and check this data →

Sources

  1. GoodWe ET Series 15-30kW Datasheet, 20241203-EN-V2.1 — GoodWe · accessed Nov 14, 2026
  2. PLENTICORE Hybrid inverter - G3 4.0-20 kW, 09 / 2025 — KOSTAL Industrie Elektrik GmbH · accessed Sep 29, 2026