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GoodWe GW5KN-ET
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- GoodWe
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- GW5KN-ET
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AC output
| Continuous output | 5 kW[1, 2, 3]Calculated |
|---|---|
| Peak output | 10,000 VA for 60 s (without grid)[1, 2] |
| AC configuration | Three-phase[1, 2, 3] |
| AC output voltage | 400 / 380 V, 3L / N / PE[1, 2] |
| AC frequency | 50 / 60 Hz[1, 2] |
| Grid pass-through | ? |
| Maximum output per leg | ? |
Battery
| Battery voltage | 500 V[1, 2] |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage range | 180 to 600 V[1, 2, 3] |
| Maximum charge current | 25 A[1, 2, 3] |
| Maximum discharge current | 25 A[1, 2, 3] |
| Battery-only output | 7.5 kW[1, 2]Calculated |
| Maximum grid charging | ? |
| Compatible batteries / BMS | Li-Ion[1, 2] |
PV input
| PV array limit (connected) | ? |
|---|---|
| PV input limit (converted) | 7.5 kW[1, 2]Calculated |
| Maximum PV voltage (Voc) | 1,000 V[1, 2] |
| MPPT voltage range | 200 to 850 V[1, 2] |
| MPPT trackers | 2[1, 2] |
| String inputs per MPPT | 1[1, 2] |
| PV current per MPPT | ? |
| PV short-circuit current | 21.2 A[1, 2] |
| PV startup voltage | 180 V[1, 2] |
Efficiency and modes
| Peak efficiency | 98 %[1, 2] |
|---|---|
| CEC weighted efficiency | 97.2 %[1, 2] |
| Battery conversion efficiency | 97.5 %[1, 2] |
| Grid / off-grid modes | ? |
| Generator input | ? |
| Transfer time | 10 ms[1] |
| Idle consumption | ? |
| Night consumption | 15 W[1, 2] |
| Parallel units | ? |
Communication and environment
| Communications | BMS: RS485, CAN; meter: RS485; portal: WiFi / WiFi+LAN (Optional) / 4G (Optional)[1, 2] |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | -35 to 60 °C[1, 2] |
| Enclosure rating | IP66[1, 2, 3] |
| Operating noise | <30[1] |
Mechanical
| Dimensions | 180 D × 415 W × 516 H mm[1, 2] |
|---|---|
| Weight | 24 kg / 52.91 lb[1, 2] |
Installation (from the manual)
Conductors
| Battery conductors | ? |
|---|---|
| AC input conductors | ? |
| AC output conductors | ? |
| PV conductors | ? |
| Ground conductor | Single-core outdoor copper cable, 4-6mm²[1] |
Protection
| AC input breaker | ? |
|---|---|
| AC output breaker | ON-GRID breaker: nominal current ≥20A when the BACK-UP port is loaded, ≥16A when it is not; nominal voltage ≥400V[1] |
| Battery fuse or breaker | Battery breaker: nominal current ≥40A, nominal voltage ≥600V[1] |
| PV disconnect | ? |
Clearances and orientation
| Installation clearances | ? |
|---|---|
| Mounting orientation | Wall Mounted[1, 2] |
Not in the manual: Torque, Grounding, Communication
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