Solar Edge Breakthrough Technology

How would you like to ‘get the edge’ from your solar PV array and generate up to 25% more electricity? The Solar Edge inverter can do that and more.

The Solar Edge solution maximizes power generation of residential and large-scale PV systems while reducing costs and complexities.

The Solar Edge system, including power optimizers, PV inverters and monitoring software allows module manufacturers, integrators and installers to benefit from constraint-free site design, full site space utilization, reduced installation time & maintenance cost, module-level monitoring, improved safety, theft prevention and more.

The Solar Edge three-fold architecture consists of PowerBoxes™ that perform MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) at module-level, a highly reliable inverter, and a web portal for module-level monitoring and fault detection. The Solar Edge PowerBox is embedded into each module by module-manufacturers instead of the ‘standard’ junction box, or retrofitted by PV installers onto the modules. The Solar Edge system features the following technological advancements:

Solar Edge Module-level MPPT

Solar Edge utilises a highly-optimized algorithm to ensure each module is kept in MPP preventing power loss even in panel mismatch or partial shading conditions. With Solar Edge, module-level MPPT is much faster than the tracking done at the inverter allowing it to better follow changes in sun irradiance. This ensures that no power is lost on partially cloudy days when changes in irradiance are frequent and fast.

Solar Edge Highly efficient DC conversion

Each Solar Edge PowerBox employs DC-DC conversion allowing it to either boost or resist the output voltage of the module without changing the output power. The DC conversion is performed with extreme effectiveness with peak efficiency above 98%.

Solar Edge Fixed String Voltage

This is one of Solar Edge's most advanced breakthroughs! The Solar Edge PowerBoxes collaborate to maintain the string voltage fixed at the optimal DC to AC inversion point of the inverter regardless of the number of modules in a string, their performance, or environmental conditions. The fixed string voltage gives rise to flexible site design, temperature indifference, optimal inverter efficiency and reduced installation cost. Another major bonus is the ability to replace modules with different ‘type’ modules in the event of panel failure where an exact replacement cannot be found.

Solar Edge Advanced Power-Line-Communication

All Solar Edge PowerBoxes continuously measure and communicate a range of module-specific status indicators. Solar Edge communication is transmitted from the PowerBoxes to the inverter over the existing DC power lines (PLC), eliminating the need for additional wiring.

In the Solar Edge inverter, integrated Ethernet enables easy broadband connection to a remote monitoring server (laptop, PC etc.). This means you can view your Solar Edge system performance from anywhere in the world wherever an internet connection is available.

Furthermore, your Solar Edge inverter can be programmed to send an SMS should a fault occur. This minimises downtime as the sooner your are alerted to a problem, the sooner you can attend to it and return to maximum output. It also acts as a theft prevention mechanism. As soon as a connection is tampered with, you will be alerted and can immediately have the situation investigated.

Solar Edge iPhone Monitoring Application

The new Solar Edge iPhone monitoring application enables PV installers and system owners to perform remote monitoring on the go and in the field. The Solar Edge iPhone application enables users to view the most updated data and be up to speed with their site’s performance.

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