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How Does Solar Energy Work?

Every hour, more energy is produced by the Sun than all of us in the world could use in a whole year — clean, limitless, free energy.
SolarEdge helps you harvest this energy to power your home.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, capture, and convert sunlight into clean DC (direct current) electricity. A solar inverter converts the DC electricity into grid compliant AC (alternating current) that powers your home.

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Traditional PV Inverters

Traditional PV systems consist of PV modules wired together in a series, much like Christmas tree lights. If a single module underperforms for any reason (cloud-cover, dust or dirt for example), the rest of the modules on that string also underperform, reducing energy production across the whole string.

 

The SolarEdge PV Solution

In a SolarEdge installation, each PV module is connected to an intelligent electronic chip called a power optimizer. Power optimizers maximize solar energy production from each module separately and therefore reduce power losses. If an individual module underperforms, it won’t affect the performance of any of the other modules in the string. Every SolarEdge system further benefits from advanced monitoring that tracks and reports the performance of every module, and exceptional safety features. A suite of integrated smart energy solutions further maximize your energy production and energy savings.

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SolarEdge – PV and So Much More

SolarEdge brings high-performance smart energy solutions to your home. Integrating power optimized solar modules with advanced smart energy management; you can save money, and power your home with green, future-ready solar technology.

Advanced Monitoring

 

Advanced
Monitoring

Free, advanced monitoring tracks the performance of each of the modules in your system at all times, bringing you updates on your system performance anytime, anywhere.

 Enhanced Safety

 

Enhanced
Safety

With integrated SafeDC, whenever AC power is off, DC wires are automatically de-energized to protect installers, maintenance personnel, homeowners, firefighters, and your property.

 Curb Appeal

 

Curb Appeal
 

SolarEdge optimized modules can be mixed and matched according to your available roof space, giving a more aesthetic design, more energy, and more revenue.

 

 More Power 

More Power
 

SolarEdge power optimizers eliminate power losses to maximize your energy production.

 Peace of Mind

 

Peace of Mind
 

SolarEdge power optimizers and inverters bring you added peace of mind with longer than industry standard product warranties.

 

Drive Your Car on Sunshine

Harvest the Power of Sun With a Complete Smart Energy Solution

Saving energy is not only good for the planet, but also good for your bank balance. Powering your home through renewable energy can save money on your current and future electricity bills, enhance your property value, and lower your carbon footprint.

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Smart Home Energy Solutions – Ready Now for a Smarter Future

SolarEdge smart energy solutions use excess PV power to increase solar energy usage and power household appliances. Whether you plan to use smart energy solutions now, or are looking towards a smarter future, SolarEdge makes sure your system is smart energy ready.

Cut your water heating costs, power the lights, power the pool, charge your electric vehicle, and much more…

  • Store excess PV directly on high-efficiency batteries for use when PV production is low, or for backup during a power outage.
  • Take control of electricity bills and maximize self-consumption with a suite of flexible, modular smart energy solutions.
  • Run your car on sunshine. Even if you don’t already have an EV, you probably will in the future – be EV-ready with the world’s first EV charging inverter.

 

Whatever your smart energy needs are, SolarEdge has the solar solution for you.

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