SolarEdge is one of the youngest solar inverter manufacturers, especially when compared with industry leaders, such as SMA. But despite starting late, SolarEdge has caught up with the competition very rapidly. At present, the company is second only to SMA in terms of annual sales. SolarEdge inverters and other equipment certainly have their strengths, which allowed the company to sell 2.5 million inverters and 60 million solar optimizers in less than a decade.
About Solaredge Company
SolarEdge was started in Israel in 2006, but it took the company four years to develop and sell its first inverters. They have their own unique approach to solar: they were the ones who made combining inverters with power optimizers really popular. The strategy proved effective: at the time of writing, SolarEdge is the third largest manufacturer of solar inverters in the whole world, with the first two being Chinese companies.
The company supplies equipment for residential, commercial and industrial solar projects. SolarEdge inverters are often referred to as ‘smart inverter systems’. While the addition of power optimizers increments the initial costs and adds some complexity to the project, in the long run it allows PV systems to harvest more energy. This is especially true for customers trying to mitigate shading issues, since SolarEdge inverter systems can restore the output almost completely.
Solaredge solar inverters for sale
SolarEdge 3800H US000BNU4 3,8Kw Inverter
Specifications
- Condition — New
- Manufacturer — SolarEdge
- Model — SE-3800H-US
- Operating Temperatures — -13 to +140°F
- Type — Grid-Tie Inverters
- Watts — 3800
- Input voltage DC — 480
- Output Voltage AC — 240
- Rated Efficiencies — 99.2%
- Dimensions LxWxH — 17.7 x 14.6 x 6.8 in
- Weight — 22 lbs
- Warranty — 12 years
- Delivery time — 5-7 business days
SolarEdge 3.8Kw Inverter SE3800H-US
Specifications
- Condition — New
- Manufacturer — SolarEdge
- Model — SE3800H-US
- Operating Temperatures — -40 to +140°F
- Type — Grid-Tie Inverters
- Watts — 3800
- Input voltage DC — 480
- Output Voltage AC — 240
- Rated Efficiencies — 99%
- Dimensions LxWxH — 30.5 x 7.5 x 12.5 in
- Weight — 26 lbs
- Warranty — 12 years
- Delivery time — 5-7 business days
SolarEdge Inverter 3.8Kw SE3800A-US
Specifications
- Condition — New
- Manufacturer — SolarEdge
- Model — SE3800A-USS2RLCB2
- Operating Temperatures — -13 to +140°F
- Type — Grid-Tie Inverters
- Watts — 3800
- Input voltage DC — 400
- Output Voltage AC — 240
- Rated Efficiencies — 98%
- Dimensions LxWxH — 37 x 12.5 x 7.2 in
- Weight — 58.5 lbs
- Warranty — 12 years
- Delivery time — 5-7 business days
SolarEdge Inverter 5Kw SE5000H-US
Specifications
- Condition — New
- Manufacturer — SolarEdge
- Model — SE5000H-US
- Operating Temperatures — -13 to +140°F
- Type — Grid-Tie Inverters
- Watts — 5000
- Input voltage DC — 480
- Output Voltage AC — 240
- Rated Efficiencies — 99%
- Dimensions LxWxH — 17.7 x 14.6 x 6.8 in
- Weight — 25.6 lbs
- Warranty — 12 years
- Delivery time — 5-7 business days
SolarEdge Inverter 3.8Kw SE3800H-US000BNV4
Specifications
- Condition — New
- Manufacturer — SolarEdge
- Model — SE3800H-US000BNV4
- Operating Temperatures — -13 to +140°F
- Type — Grid-Tie Inverters
- Watts — 3800
- Input voltage DC — 380
- Output Voltage AC — 240
- Rated Efficiencies — 99%
- Dimensions LxWxH — 17.7 x 14.6 x 6.8 in
- Weight — 22 lbs
- Warranty — 12 years
- Delivery time — 5-7 business days
SolarEdge 43.2 KW, 3-Phase Grid Tied Inverter USRP0BNU4
Specifications
- Condition — New
- Manufacturer — SolarEdge
- Model — SE43.2K-USRP0BNU4
- Operating Temperatures — -40 to +140°F
- Type — Grid-Tie Inverters
- Watts — 43200
- Input voltage DC — 600
- Output Voltage AC — 229
- Rated Efficiencies — 97%
- Dimensions LxWxH — 37 x 12.5 x 10.5 in
- Weight — 105.8 lbs
- Warranty — 12 years
- Delivery time — 5-7 business days
Quality and Performance
SolarEdge solar inverters owe much of their performance superiority to the seamless integration with solar optimizers. This duo doesn’t let the performance of the whole string suffer when only a single panel is underperforming due to shading or other issues. Although powerful, it should be noted that SolarEdge systems aren’t a universal remedy: if most of your panels are badly shaded or dirty, the overall energy generation will take a hit.
Even when compared with products of other top manufacturers, the efficiency of SolarEdge inverters stands out. There are models that reach an efficiency of 99% or more, while being sleek and lightweight. This, however, doesn’t prevent the devices from being quite durable – many models resist extreme cold, humidity and dust, which allows them to be installed outside. Residential and commercial models come in all sizes: the lowest wattage is just 2,500 watts, while the largest goes beyond 100,000 watts.
Warranty and Service
All power optimizers manufactured by the company come with a 25 year warranty. SolarEdge inverters have a shorter warranty period by default, but customers have an option to extend it to 20 or even 25 years. Despite the fact that all its products ever made are currently under warranty, the company is certainly here to stay and will honor its obligations. SolarEdge has a shorter track record than some, but is undoubtedly one of the top manufacturers. The warranties include protection from any defects. The labor, parts and shipping are also covered.
What to look for when choosing a Solaredge solar inverter
SolarEdge offers a great variety of solar inverters and power optimizers. You can be sure there is a model that perfectly suits your needs, but how do you find it? There are a few important points that can help you navigate through SolarEdge inverters:
- Purpose. If you know you need a residential off-grid inverter, for example, looking through models meant for other applications is unnecessary. Determining the type of solar inverter needed is usually the very first thing people do. Luckily, SolarEdge makes inverters for all possible applications.
- Size. The task of sizing your future inverter should be approached responsibly. The safest and easiest way is to look for an inverter with a wattage equal to the DC output of your system. However, oversizing is also possible, but needs a careful evaluation.
- Costs. Comparing prices is a pretty straightforward process, but when you are dealing with complex setups, you might look at the price per watt to find the most affordable solution.
- Additional functionality. Some advanced features, such as performance tracking and mobile app support are present in almost all SolarEdge inverters. If you want additional features, like EV charging, for example, there are more advanced models to satisfy your needs
FAQ
Q: Are SolarEdge inverters made in Israel?
A: SolarEdge operates various facilities around the globe, including plants in China, Romania, Hungary and other countries. However, regardless of where a particular inverter was made, it has been subjected to the same quality control procedures. SolarEdge staff carefully monitors the quality on every manufacturing line.
Q: In terms of safety, how good are SolarEdge inverters?
A: The inverters meet all relevant safety standards and the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Pairing them with solar optimizers brings the safety levels even further: when the grid or inverters go down, they will automatically lower the voltage of the panels to around 1V.
Q: How noisy are the SE inverters? Do they use fans for cooling?A: SolarEdge inverters generally don’t have external fans. They employ the internal ones instead. This allows it to keep the maximum noise levels below 40 dBA, which is as quiet as a library.