SolarEdge announced the North American launch of SolarEdge Home, a home energy management solution that is the “brain” of a solar installation that brings together solar, batteries, EV chargers and more into one solution that empowers homeowners to control their home’s solar usage, energy savings and carbon emission outputs.
The DC-Optimized energy management system connects the inverter and the battery on the DC side, thus eliminating power conversions that are typical in many battery coupled systems. SolarEdge estimates that this can add up to 10 days of saved energy for every year of use. The DC-Optimized system also enables multi-day battery backup, which reduces dependence on the grid.
The system includes:
- SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter – a single, next generation inverter platform
- SolarEdge Power Optimizers – a DC/DC converter that turns solar modules into smart modules and now features SolarEdge Sense Connect, a safety feature that is designed to help prevent arc faults on the roof.
- SolarEdge Home Battery – a 9540A tested-battery that allows for additional backup of switches, sockets and devices with up to 30% more power than legacy battery technology and up to 5% higher roundtrip efficiency.
- SolarEdge Home EV Charger – a fully controllable and schedulable charger that easily connects to the SolarEdge Home Inverter and features Solar Boost Mode for faster charging.
Homeowners can use the mySolarEdge app to control, schedule, and track their energy usage and savings, which will take into account external factors such as weather events and rising utility rates. The app has a Weather Guard feature that is designed to automatically alert the system when a storm is detected, and the system is triggered to charge the battery before the storm hits.
SolarEdge reports that the system simplifies the installation and commissioning process for installers because the DC-Optimized system simplifies design, reduces the need for main panel upgrades, and uses wireless plug-and-play connectivity, eliminating the need to wire communication cables between components.
“SolarEdge Home is designed to meet homeowner needs for larger PV systems, more applications, and seamless control through a single app. For installers, SolarEdge Home helps form higher-value customer relationships while minimizing operation and installation costs,” said Peter Mathews, North America general manager.
Homeowners can also opt to add features and capabilities to the SolarEdge Home ecosystem as their home energy needs evolve and change.
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Solaredge sucks didn’t even know for a year was turned off!
Was that really SolarEdge’s fault? That’s a heavy claim to make without providing backup information. Curious to know more about what happened.
Sounds like the problem is personal responsibility. Who do you blame if your TV remote control battery dies? The technology isn’t foolproof. Learn how it works.
Without being set up for V2G and VPPsCCAs/utilities, won’t be around long. They are coming shortly.
Yes, but does this mean it is ready to join a VPP?
Solaredge is a joke. Inverter been out since March, all I get from them is the run around. I had one of the electricians they recommended and I know more about this thing then he did. Solaredge keeps saying they don’t have any inverters right now, but we are first in line. I wish I knew about them before I spent $40,000 on a lawn decoration. Thanks solaredge, for the nice lawn decoration.
Lots of supply chain issues with everything. I hope that products are produced more locally in the future. Depending on China for everything is not a good game plan for any company. I think that leading companies are understanding that now.
Shame they are a disgusting company that steal your data and don’t give your access to hardware you own.
Well my solaredge inverter went down after only 18 months. Company says 2 months to replace. Installer told me he has seen around 50 Solaredge inverters down over the last month. He also said most of them had a similar life production of 2.5 megawatts. This is bullshit, so Solaredge sucks.