SolarEdge Introduces First PV Power Harvesting System to Maximize Power Generation of Each Module throughout the Solar Lifecycle /Eliminates Efficiency Losses of Residential and Large-Scale PV Sites

Munich, Germany (ots) - SolarEdge Technologies, an innovative
solar power harvesting start-up, today announced the availability of
the company's groundbreaking distributed DC systems that maximize
power generation of residential and large-scale PV sites by up to 25
percent, while reducing costs and complexities for panel
manufactures, systems integrators, installers and owners. Based on
patent pending technology, SolarEdge products are proven to harvest
more energy at a lower cost per watt than any competitive offering.

While the solar industry has taken enormous strides to reduce the
dollar per watt cost of PV-generated electric power through increased
cell efficiency and other innovations, traditional PV installations
still suffer from a broad range of limitations. Existing power
harvesting systems use centralized or string inverters that perform
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) regulation on the entire serial
solar array as a whole which leads to unavoidable power losses due to
panel mismatch, partial shading sensitivity, suboptimal MPP tracking
as well as complex system designs, poor roof utilization, fire and
maintenance safety issues, and ineffective panel theft prevention
measures. As a result, conventional power harvesting systems assume a
20-30 percent systems loss when calculating the expected energy
output of a PV system.

Three-key Technologies for One Holistic Solution

SolarEdge's revolutionary approach solves all traditional PV
design and installation constraints and maximizes the power output of
each module at the same price as conventional power harvesting
systems. The three-fold SolarEdge architecture consists of the
world's first module-embedded electronics and custom ASIC which
performs module-level MPPT; a centralized DC/AC inverter per array;
and a web portal for module-level monitoring and fault detection.

SolarEdge PowerBox

Based on a proprietary ASIC chip set, the SolarEdge PowerBox [TM]
optimizes energy output and enables performance tracking for each
panel. Further, each PowerBox automatically maintains a fixed string
voltage giving installers greater flexibility to design optimal PV
systems and maximize roof space. An outdoor product, assembled on the
back of each PV panel, the PowerBox is embedded into each module by
module-manufacturers instead of the junction box, or retrofitted by
PV installers onto the modules.

SolarEdge Inverter

The SolarEdge Inverter is a highly reliable centralized inverter.
Because MPPT and voltage management are handled separately for each
module, the inverter is only responsible for DC to AC inversion.
Consequently, the SolarEdge inverter is less complex and more
reliable than traditional inverters. While the SolarEdge system will
work with most leading inverters, it is best suited to the SolarEdge
Inverter which includes a warranty of 12 years.

SolarEdge Monitoring

SolarEdge Monitoring is web-based software that provides
module-level, string-level and system-wide monitoring. Each in-panel
module transmits telemetry data on the DC power lines without any
additional wiring. The software automatically provides alerts on a
wide range of issues affecting energy generation that might otherwise
go undetected, providing installers with full system feedback to
simplify installation and maintenance, detect faults and pinpoint
energy losses as well as prevent theft.

Major advantages of the SolarEdge system include:

MPPT Circuit Per Panel-maximizes power harvesting and solves panel
mismatch and partial shading power losses. Fixed String
Voltage-ensures operation at the highest efficiency at all times,
independent of string length and temperature, enabling
constraint-free site design, full site space utilization, reduced
installation time and maintenance costs. In-panel
Electronics-improves safety for installers, electrician and
fire-fighters. Power-line Communication-offers a new level of system
feedback and monitoring capabilities including module-level
monitoring and theft prevention.

"We believe the PV delivery chain is only as strong as its weakest
link," said Guy Sella, chairman, CEO and founder of SolarEdge. "By
adopting a 'systems first' philosophy that identifies and eliminates
the Achilles heel in each step of the solar lifecycle, SolarEdge
enables a constraint-free delivery of sun harvested energy that makes
PV more affordable and paves a faster path to grid parity."

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Pressekontakt:
Yael Eldar
SolarEdge
+972-54-4419940
solaredge@schwartz-pr.com