Description
Driving 100 A commercial battery banks at full 40 kW speed.
GoodWe GW40K-ET-10 is a 40 kW heavy commercial three-phase hybrid inverter with a dedicated 100 A battery port and 60 kWp solar intake, engineered to drive large C&I battery containers and start high-inrush industrial motors.
100 A Heavy Commercial Battery Port
Sustains massive 40 kW continuous DC charge and discharge rates for rapid energy arbitrage.
60 kWp Solar PV Intake (3 MPPTs)
Channels large rooftop arrays across asymmetric high-current MPPT inputs (42 A / 32 A / 42 A).
60 kVA Inductive Motor Starting Surge
Delivers 150% apparent power surge tolerance (10s) to effortlessly start heavy industrial compressors.
Low 165 V MPPT Starting Voltage
Begins harvesting power early and operates deeper into low-irradiance periods across long strings.
More product details
Transitioning into heavy commercial storage, the GW40K-ET-10 delivers 100 A continuous DC throughput across a wide 200–800 V window, enabling rapid 0.5C/1C cycling on 100+ kWh battery racks for dynamic peak shaving.
- Pushes up to 40 kW continuous DC charge and discharge into commercial storage containers (such as GoodWe Lynx C).
- Direct high-voltage pairing cuts internal conversion steps, delivering 97.5% European operating efficiency.
- Smart forced-air cooling maintains continuous 40 kW throughput under heavy industrial cycling (-35 to +60 °C).
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Asymmetric high-current stringing with 60 kVA motor starting surge.
Featuring asymmetric high-current MPPTs (42 A / 32 A / 42 A, Isc 55 A / 42 A / 55 A), it handles modern 600W+ bifacial panels on main warehouse planes while accommodating smaller canopy sections without current clipping. 3 MPPT channels optimize 6 strings of high-power bifacial modules without thermal current throttling. 60,000 VA apparent power surge tolerance (10 seconds) effortlessly starts heavy industrial inductive loads. Wide MPPT window down to 165 V starting threshold extends daily solar harvesting hours.
Takes 42 A and 32 A string inputs
Three MPPTs accommodate 42 A, 32 A, and 42 A maximum currents. Two strings connect to each tracker with 55 A and 42 A short-circuit tolerances.
Pairs 200 to 800 V high-voltage storage
One dedicated high-voltage battery port operates from 200 to 800 V DC with a 500 V nominal rating. CAN protocol ensures continuous BMS coordination.
Stands up to harsh industrial environments
An IP66 die-cast enclosure and intelligent fan cooling maintain 98.1 percent peak efficiency. The 62 kg unit operates in ambient temperatures from minus 35 to 60 C.
Technical data
Driving heavy commercial battery banks with high-current string flexibility and motor starting capacity.
100 A high-rate battery throughput with 60 kWp solar absorption.
Standard 20–30 kW commercial inverters max out at 50 A battery throughput, limiting rapid energy storage on short winter days. The GW40K-ET-10 delivers full 100 A continuous battery throughput across a 200–800 V window, allowing facilities to charge and discharge a 100+ kWh battery bank (such as GoodWe Lynx C) at full 40 kW continuous power.
- Continuous 3-Phase Power
- 40,000 VA
- 150% Solar DC Intake
- 60,000 Wp
- Heavy-Duty Battery Port
- 100 A
- 10-Second Starting Surge
- 60 kVA
Power & Phase
- Phase
- 3
- Nominal output power (W)
- 40 kW
- Max. apparent power to / from grid (VA)
- 40 kVA
- Power factor
- ~1 (adjustable 0.8 leading to 0.8 lagging)
- Back-up nominal apparent power (VA)
- 40 kVA
PV Input
- Max. input power (W)
- 60 kW
- Max. input voltage (V)
- 1000
- MPPT operating voltage range (V)
- 165 ~ 850
- Nominal input voltage (V)
- 620
- Max. input current per MPPT (A)
- 42 / 32 / 42
- Max. short circuit current per MPPT (A)
- 55 / 42 / 55
- Number of strings per MPPT
- 2
- MPPT efficiency
- 99.0%
Battery Interface
- Battery voltage class
- HV
- Battery type
- Li-Ion
- Nominal battery voltage (V)
- 500
- Battery voltage range (V)
- 200 ~ 800
- Number of battery inputs
- 1
Efficiency & Protection
- Max. efficiency
- 98.1%
- European efficiency
- 97.5%
- Max. battery to AC efficiency
- 97.7%
- MPPT efficiency
- 99.0%
- Ingress protection rating
- IP66
- Cooling method
- Smart fan cooling
Physical & Comms
- Dimension (W x H x D mm)
- 520 x 660 x 260
- Weight (kg)
- 62
- Operating temperature range (C)
- -35 ~ +60
- Communication with BMS
- CAN
Project fit
Where this model fits.
Scenarios that show which projects the GoodWe GW40K-ET-10 belongs in, what to verify before quoting, and when another model is the better pick.
Commercial Manufacturing & Cold Storage with 50–60 kWp Solar & 100 kWh+ Battery
Facilities with continuous heavy daytime baseline loads (refrigeration compressors, automated packaging lines, HVAC chillers) demanding high-current battery throughput.
A 100 A battery connection allows rapid charging of a 100 kWh Lynx C rack during cheap 2-hour midday solar peaks, discharging at full 40 kW during expensive afternoon utility demand windows.
- BoundaryIf total solar PV is under 45 kWp, battery capacity is under 50 kWh, and wall space accommodates a 54 kg chassis instead of the 70 kg industrial enclosure, step down to the GW30K-ET.
- If total solar PV is under 45 kWp, battery capacity is under 50 kWh, and wall space accommodates a 54 kg chassis instead of the 70 kg industrial enclosure, step down to the GW30K-ET.
Commercial Facilities with Heavy Inductive Motors & Whole-Site Backup
Facilities running large three-phase hydraulic pumps or industrial compressors that experience severe startup inrush spikes.
When paired with the GoodWe GW125K-STS-G10 static transfer switch, it delivers 40 kVA continuous emergency power with a massive 60 kVA (10s) starting surge to ride through motor starts without tripping.
- Confirm this model against the adjacent rating in the same family
Documents
GoodWe ET50 Series 40-50 kW datasheet (EMEA, EN)Product questions
Is an external Static Transfer Switch (STS) required to enable backup power on the GW40K-ET-10?
Yes. The GoodWe GW125K-STS-G10 is required for automatic whole-facility transfer. For automatic on-grid to off-grid backup transition across the facility's main AC distribution board, the external GoodWe GW125K-STS-G10 switch is required. While the inverter houses internal off-grid generating capability, the STS box provides the motorized, utility-grade isolation contactors necessary to safely switch 40–125 kVA commercial circuits without back-feeding the grid.
Why are the MPPT input currents specified as asymmetric (42 A / 32 A / 42 A)?
To allow flexible stringing across major warehouse roofs and smaller canopy sections. * MPPT 1 & MPPT 3 (42 A / Isc 55 A): Dual-string channels designed for large parallel strings of modern high-current 600W+ bifacial panels on the main roof planes. * MPPT 2 (32 A / Isc 42 A): Medium-capacity channel designed for a smaller roof pitch, dormer, or carport section.
What battery systems are natively compatible with this 100 A port?
Commercial high-voltage battery racks (e.g., GoodWe Lynx C or BAT-C). The GW40K-ET-10 is optimized for commercial high-voltage battery systems operating between 200 V and 800 V, including GoodWe Lynx C indoor battery racks (LXC101 to LXC156) and GoodWe BAT-C outdoor storage cabinets. Residential 25 A battery stacks (like Lynx Home F) will artificially bottleneck the inverter's charging throughput.
What size AC circuit breaker and cable cross-section are required for installation?
80 A or 100 A 3-pole industrial MCCB; 25 mm² to 35 mm² copper conductors. The inverter has a maximum continuous AC output current of 60.6 A per phase (at 380/400 V). A 3-pole 80 A or 100 A industrial circuit breaker (MCCB) is required, paired with copper conductor cross-sections of 25 mm² to 35 mm² depending on run length to minimize voltage drop.
System components
Required components
GoodWe GM3000 three-phase meter
Item number: DLK-GOODWE-GM3000
Dedicated three-phase direct meter sized for C&I export control on this power tier.
Recommended components
GoodWe LX C138-10 / LX C156-10 battery cabinet
Item number: DLK-GOODWE-LXC13810
Listed by GoodWe against the ET 40-50 kW range at full inverter power; LX C101-10 and LX C120-10 are also listed but cannot reach the inverter's full rated output.
GoodWe GW112.6-BAT-AC-G10 battery cabinet
Item number: DLK-GOODWE-GW1126BATACG10
Listed by GoodWe against the ET 40-50 kW range at full power (ARM 10+); the smaller GW61.4-BAT-AC-G10 is also listed but is capped below full inverter output on this tier.
Optional components
GoodWe SEC3000C
Item number: DLK-GOODWE-SEC3000C
Parallel connection of GoodWe on-grid and hybrid inverters with a built-in meter, removing the need for a separate meter or 4G router on a C&I site.
Approved pairings
GoodWe GW112.6-BAT-AC-G10Item number DLK-GOODWE-GW1126BATACG10GoodWe requires ARM 10 or higher, and prints: 'The BAT series GW61.4-BAT-AC-G10 model paired with ET (40-50kW) cannot achieve full power output from the inverter.'
GoodWe GW61.4-BAT-AC-G10Item number DLK-GOODWE-GW614BATACG10GoodWe requires ARM 10 or higher, and prints: 'The BAT series GW61.4-BAT-AC-G10 model paired with ET (40-50kW) cannot achieve full power output from the inverter.'
GoodWe GW60KWH-D-10Item number DLK-GOODWE-GW60KWHD10GoodWe prints, verbatim: 'ET 50kW with Lynx C-Series LX C101-10, LX C120-10 cannot reach the maximum power of the inverter.' GW60KWH-D-10 is not listed here; it is listed against the ET 15-30.
GoodWe LX C101-10Item number DLK-GOODWE-LXC10110GoodWe prints, verbatim: 'ET 50kW with Lynx C-Series LX C101-10, LX C120-10 cannot reach the maximum power of the inverter.' GW60KWH-D-10 is not listed here; it is listed against the ET 15-30.
GoodWe LX C120-10Item number DLK-GOODWE-LXC12010GoodWe prints, verbatim: 'ET 50kW with Lynx C-Series LX C101-10, LX C120-10 cannot reach the maximum power of the inverter.' GW60KWH-D-10 is not listed here; it is listed against the ET 15-30.
GoodWe LX C138-10Item number DLK-GOODWE-LXC13810GoodWe prints, verbatim: 'ET 50kW with Lynx C-Series LX C101-10, LX C120-10 cannot reach the maximum power of the inverter.' GW60KWH-D-10 is not listed here; it is listed against the ET 15-30.
GoodWe LX C156-10Item number DLK-GOODWE-LXC15610GoodWe prints, verbatim: 'ET 50kW with Lynx C-Series LX C101-10, LX C120-10 cannot reach the maximum power of the inverter.' GW60KWH-D-10 is not listed here; it is listed against the ET 15-30.
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