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Make and model:ย ย Growatt TL3-S.ย 

Variants:ย ย 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 kW.

ย  VDE certification.

ย  Lack of Manufacturer Supplied Module-level Optimisation Options or Expanded Monitoring Options.

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GREATER THAN 3.3 IS A VERY GOOD SCORE. The following content for the Growatt TL3-S should be used as a guide only. Individual circumstances and compatibilities should always be taken into account when selecting the right inverter for any given installation. The below Growatt TL3-S content has been built using the Solar Review Inverter Assessment Criteria 2.0 and above based on available product specifications at the time of writing.ย 

Design.

Growatt

TL3-S Design; VERY GOOD
  • AC coupled battery compatibility with selected battery technology.
  • New release.
  • Fanless.
  • No awards.
  • VDE certified.
  • Standard.
  • IP 65.
3.6

Features.

Growatt

TL3-S Features; GOOD
  • 2 MPPTS.
  • LCD graphic interface.
  • Ethernet only.
  • Inbuilt DC isolator.
  • No manufacturer supplied module-level optimisation options.
  • Manufacturer supplied module-level rapid shutdown options.
  • No manufacturer supplied expanded monitoring options.
  • MPPT only.
  • Installer remote access support is rated at - General data configuration.
3.2

Performance.

Growatt

MLT-S Performance; SUPERIOR
  • 97% European weighted efficiency.
  • Max temperature range -25ยฐC (-13ยฐF).
  • Min temperature range +60ยฐC (-140ยฐF).
  • Temperature derating 45ยฐC (113ยฐF).
  • Weight 21 kg (46lbs).
  • Noise emission max 25 dB (A).
4.2

Guarantee.

Growatt

TL3-S Guarantee; AVERAGE
  • 5-year parts warranty.
  • 5-year service warranty.
  • No authorised installer network.
2.3

Software.

Growatt

TL3-S Software; AVERAGE
  • ShineDesign monitoring.
  • iOS & Android app.
  • Alerts & fault diagnosis.
2.5

OVERALL.

Growatt

TL3-S Overall; GOOD
  • Design 3.5
  • Features 3.2
  • Performance 4.2
  • Guarantee 2.3
  • Software 2.5
3.1

Comparison.

Avg references industry average specifications.

Outstanding
[ 4.8 - 5 ] The pinnacle of certified specification.
Elite
[ 4.3 - 4.7 ] A rare calibre of technology produced by the industry elite.
Superior
[ 3.8 - 4.2 ] Specifications which are exceedingly superior to that of the industry average.
Very Good
[ 3.3 - 3.7 ] Advanced technology against the industry average.
Good
[ 2.8 - 3.2 ] Better than the industry average is that of which strives a portion better.
Average
[ 2.3 - 2.7 ] A score within this bracket is considered the industry average specification.
Ordinary
[ 1.8 - 2.2 ] Considered below the industry mainstream average.
Poor
[ 1.3 - 1.7 ] There's better, there's also worse.
Inferior
[ 0.8 - 1.2 ] Far below the modern industry average.
Awful
[ 0.3 - 0.7 ] Possesses specifications which are absent or unverified by a certified testing institute.
Avoid
[ 0 - 0.2 ] Unlikely for technology manufactured in the modern era.
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