Safety first with SolarEdge

Be Safe. Be Smart.

You’re in good hands with SolarEdge.
Our systems go beyond the most stringent international PV safety standards, striving to minimise electric hazards and fire risks for all commercial and industrial PV installations.

From day one, you can monitor the entire system’s performance 24/7, down to the module level.

Safety first with SolarEdge

Be Safe. Be Smart.

You’re in good hands with SolarEdge.
Our systems go beyond the most stringent international PV safety standards, striving to minimise electric hazards and fire risks for all commercial and industrial PV installations.

From day one, you can monitor the entire system’s performance 24/7, down to the module level.

Favored by property and asset insurance companies around the world for added financial security that meet leading property insurance company FM Global’s DS 1-15 engineering requirements.

Business Owners/Investors

Our safety suite enables you to reduce all your financial risks related to business continuity, employee safety and insurance.

Consultants

SolarEdge products/solutions are designed for smooth, seamless operation and maximum safety.

Installers

Your teams get a safe working environment during installation and maintenance.

A new VDE Renewables report on SolarEdge validates our safety features

"SolarEdge’s integrated safety mechanisms have been independently tested and validated, confirming that they meet industry standards, and go beyond regulatory requirements"

Report Highlights  Complete report

prevention
Prevention

SafeStart 
A series of safety checks conducted during inverter production start-up to ensure system readiness and safety standards compliance 

SolarEdge Sense Connect 
Monitors Power Optimizer connectors for temperature fluctuations that could indicate improper connections or possible malfunctions, leading to arc risks 

Built-in Temperature Monitoring 
Thermal sensors designed to detect faulty wiring that can potentially cause electric arcs

detection
Detection

Arc Fault Detection and Prevention 
Enables detection and termination of electric arcs through automatic inverter shutdown for string lengths up to 400m

System Alerts 
Sends automatic notifications on system issues, preventing potential safety risks

mitigation
Mitigation

SafeDCTM
Reduces PV systems' high DC voltage to touch-safe levels during grid failures or inverter shut down, within up to five minutes

Rapid Shutdown
Designed to enable fast discharge of conductors to safe voltage levels, within 30 seconds

SafeStart 
A series of safety checks conducted during inverter production start-up to ensure system readiness and safety standards compliance 

SolarEdge Sense Connect 
Monitors Power Optimizer connectors for temperature fluctuations that could indicate improper connections or possible malfunctions, leading to arc risks 

Built-in Temperature Monitoring 
Thermal sensors designed to detect faulty wiring that can potentially cause electric arcs

Arc Fault Detection and Prevention 
Enables detection and termination of electric arcs through automatic inverter shutdown for string lengths up to 400m

System Alerts 
Sends automatic notifications on system issues, preventing potential safety risks

SafeDCTM
Reduces PV systems' high DC voltage to touch-safe levels during grid failures or inverter shut down, within up to five minutes

Rapid Shutdown
Designed to enable fast discharge of conductors to safe voltage levels, within 30 seconds

SafeStart 
A series of safety checks conducted during inverter production start-up to ensure system readiness and safety standards compliance 

SolarEdge Sense Connect 
Monitors Power Optimizer connectors for temperature fluctuations that could indicate improper connections or possible malfunctions, leading to arc risks 

Built-in Temperature Monitoring 
Thermal sensors designed to detect faulty wiring that can potentially cause electric arcs

Arc Fault Detection and Prevention 
Enables detection and termination of electric arcs through automatic inverter shutdown for string lengths up to 400m

System Alerts 
Sends automatic notifications on system issues, preventing potential safety risks

SafeDCTM
Reduces PV systems' high DC voltage to touch-safe levels during grid failures or inverter shut down, within up to five minutes

Rapid Shutdown
Designed to enable fast discharge of conductors to safe voltage levels, within 30 seconds

A holistic approach to PV safety

We believe that achieving comprehensive PV safety requires a multi-faceted approach. 

SafeDC

SafeDC™ is a built-in module-level safety feature that minimises the risk of electrocution from high DC voltage. It ensures DC voltage is reduced to touch-safe levels when the inverter is shut down, within up to five minutes, enabling safe maintenance and emergency intervention. 

SafeDC

Rapid Shutdown

Rapid shutdown allows fast discharge of conductors to 1 V, within 30 seconds. The power in the modules and string wires are automatically reduced so firefighters or first responders can work safely during daylight.

Rapid Shutdown

Arc Fault Detection and Prevention

Arc fault detection and prevention mitigates the effects of arcing faults that may pose a risk of fire under certain conditions. Electric arcs are detected and terminated through automatic inverter shutdown for string lengths up to 400m.

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Built-in Temperature Monitoring

Thermal sensors proactively monitor and detect faulty wiring that can potentially cause overheating connections or electric arcs.

 

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Module-Level Monitoring

Module-level monitoring provides real-time insight that acts as an early-warning system with automatic alerts and notifications on system issues. Preventative maintenance using remote diagnostics can be performed well in advance of any significant event. It’s easy to access from a computer, smartphone or tablet.

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