What Is Solar Safety?

Solar safety refers to the combination of technologies, standards, and practices that ensure the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of solar systems. It encompasses measures to prevent electrical hazards, fire risks, and other potential dangers associated with solar energy systems.

Solar Safety

Backed by the World’s Biggest Insurers

There’s a reason why over 50% of Fortune 100 companies have SolarEdge on their rooftops. Through exclusive SafeDC™ technology, our systems go beyond the most stringent safety standards to ensure protection of people and property.

Solar Safety

Backed by the World’s Biggest Insurers

There’s a reason why over 50% of Fortune 100 companies have SolarEdge on their rooftops. Through exclusive SafeDC™ technology, our systems go beyond the most stringent safety standards to ensure protection of people and property.

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"We’re #1 in U.S. rooftop solar inverter capacity and we’re backed by insurance companies like FM Global. Everything starts with our commitment to industry leading safety."*
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Shuki Nir
/ SolarEdge CEO

A Holistic Approach to Solar Safety

Solar safety is crucial to protect both people and property. Electrical hazards and fire risks are significant concerns in solar installations. Implementing robust safety measures can prevent accidents and ensure the reliable operation of solar systems. 

All SolarEdge Commercial solutions come equipped with a suite of advanced safety features, designed to help stop issues before they start.

SafeDC™

A built-in, module level feature, SafeDC™ automatically reduces DC voltage to touch-safe levels within 5 minutes of inverter shutdown, enabling maintenance & emergency response.

SafeDC

Rapid Shutdown

With Rapid Shutdown, the power in the modules and string wires are automatically reduced to 1V within 30 seconds, so firefighters and first responders can work safely during daylight.

Rapid Shutdown

Arc Fault Detection & Prevention

Arc Fault Detection & Prevention recognizes and terminates electric arcs, that may pose a risk, through automatic inverter shutdown for string lengths up to 400m.

Arc Fault Detection and Prevention

Built-in Temperature Monitoring

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

Built-in Temperature Monitoring

Module-Level Monitoring

Module-level monitoring helps asset managers stay proactive, recognize potential issues in advance, and ensure maximum uptime. Through real-time insight, notifications and alerts, it’s easy to keep people and property protected at all times. 

Module-Level Monitoring

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FAQs

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Where can I find more information about product safety standards?

Information about product safety standards compliance can be found both on the product datasheet and in the appendices of the installation manual.

What happens when an arc fault is detected?

The inverter will stop production and display an error message “Arc Fault Detected”.  An arc fault can be cleared by turning the toggle switch of the inverter of and back on again, or by contacting SolarEdge support and creating a case. 

What if an arc fault returns after clearing the error?

We suggest creating a case with SolarEdge support to start.  If on site, the circuit triggering the error will need to be isolated.  See this handy troubleshooting video:  https://youtu.be/BuaFgyO5QJY  

I was told some domestic content optimizers have a SafeDC of .5VDC, is that correct?

*#1 in Rooftop inverter capacity claim is based on aggregated residential and non-residential SolarEdge inverters estimated capacity published on Wood Mackenzie US DG solar national competitive landscape leaderboard as of January 2025. The data provided by Wood Mackenzie should not be relied on for any purpose, copied, or used. Wood Mackenzie accepts no responsibility for use of this data.