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SolarEdge is an Israeli-based company offering PV solar inverters that controls almost 90 percent of all residential power inverter needs, giving SolarEdge quite the edge in the solar market. Founded in 2006, SolarEdge Technologies is rather unique among inverter suppliers as they do not manufacture conventional string solar inverters but what the company refers to as 'intelligent inverter systems' using power optimizers to maximize power generation at the individual panel level.
What makes SolarEdge unique is their combined power optimizer and string inverter systems are a best-of-both-worlds solution between string inverters and microinverters. They are more efficient than normal string inverters because they avoid loss of power caused by individual panel shading or malfunctioning. The end result is that an output drop in one or more panels does not impact the overall effectiveness of the others.
SolarEdge's HD-Wave technology represents a breakthrough in digital processing that creates high-definition sine waves while dramatically reducing magnetic components and heavy cooling elements. Their solution is highly efficient because they move high-voltage DC all the way down to the inverters, then only have to transmit the lower voltage AC a short distance to the interconnection point. The inverters themselves are also very efficient, so the whole system works together seamlessly.
SolarEdge provides one of the best monitoring platforms in the industry, giving you detailed insights into your system's performance. Another safety feature is SolarEdge SafeDC™ which automatically turns off your solar panels in case of a grid outage. This prevents voltage surges and reduces electrocution risks for installers and homeowners.
SolarEdge offers both US-made and foreign-made options, with US manufacturing commanding a premium price. Their solaredge single phase inverters feature HD-Wave technology and are specifically designed to work with SolarEdge power optimizers, providing internet communication via Ethernet or wireless connectivity for comprehensive system monitoring.
On the commercial side, SolarEdge focuses primarily on solar-only inverters. Their optimizers follow the same pattern, giving customers a choice based on budget and domestic content requirements. Solaredge commercial inverters feature three-phase systems with optimizers designed to pair with two panels, unlike smaller residential systems where each panel has its own optimizer.
The award-winning solaredge home hub inverter delivers record-breaking energy efficiency and control at the center of your energy ecosystem. It's battery-ready, electric vehicle-ready, and future-ready with one portal for system monitoring, management, and updates.
SolarEdge has also introduced newer products geared toward larger ground-mount installations, expanding their reach from residential to commercial to utility-scale solar projects. Their TerraMax solutions maintain consistent string voltage around 1250 Vdc, allowing inverters to operate at peak efficiency.
"Beyond the product itself, our team at Paradise Energy has found SolarEdge's customer service to be exceptional. We've built a great relationship with their customer service team, and we've been able to work through challenges and issues effectively."
— Larry Beiler, Paradise Energy Solutions
"The SolarEdge SE8250 Home Hub is particularly useful in that it gives access to the SolarEdge phone app which allows real time monitoring of your solar power production. Feed-in tariffs are very low and maximum self-consumption of your own solar power gives you a better financial return for your solar investment."
— Verified Customer Review, SolarQuotes Australia
"Neha was absolutely brilliant and delivered the excellent service I have always received from Solar Edge. Their products are well-made."
— Customer Review, Trustpilot
However, some customers report challenges: "Unfortunately, making warranty claims and obtaining replacement parts from SolarEdge can be difficult. In some cases, installers have reported very long wait times of several months, leading to dissatisfied customers due to prolonged system downtime."
| Feature | SolarEdge HD-Wave | Traditional String | Microinverters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | Up to 99.2% | 95-98% | 95-97% |
| Panel Monitoring | Individual level | String level only | Individual level |
| Shading Impact | Minimal with optimizers | High impact | Minimal |
| Installation | Moderate complexity | Simple | Complex |
| Warranty | 12-25 years | 5-12 years | 15-25 years |
| Solaredge residential inverters | Battery-ready options | Limited compatibility | No storage |
SolarEdge manufactures products in Israel, Vietnam, the USA, Korea, Hungary and Romania. While one of their manufacturing locations used to be China, the firm pulled out of manufacturing in that country in 2023.
Since SolarEdge residential inverters operate at 350V DC (380V for the HD wave) and the optimizers have a limited voltage range, a minimum string size of 6 to 7 modules is required. Solar inverters work best with systems having 8-17 panels per string.
Yes, solaredge storEdge inverters are battery-ready and compatible with popular systems like Tesla Powerwall. The Home Hub inverter specifically supports battery charging for backup power during grid outages.
The main drawback of SolarEdge inverters is product reliability. We've experienced some significant reliability issues over the years. While we've been able to work through these problems with their excellent customer service team, it's an ongoing concern.
The app lets you monitor individual panels, so you can see if shade is impacting particular panel(s) and to what extent, as well as if a panel is not working. This solaredge inverter monitoring system provides unmatched visibility into system performance.
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