Frequently asked questions

• What does SolarEdge offer for residential customers?

  SolarEdge provides an integrated smart energy solution designed to maximize your home’s energy efficiency and savings. It connects PV inverters, Power Optimizers, solar panels, batteries, backup, EV chargers, and smart devices into one seamless ecosystem, giving you control over your energy, day and night.

• How does SolarEdge help me save money?

  SolarEdge can help homeowners cut electricity costs by intelligently managing when to use, store, or export energy back to the grid. Whether you're charging your EV, running appliances, or navigating pricing schemes like Time-of-Use, Dynamic rates, or even Negative rates, SolarEdge works seamlessly in the background, adapting to your lifestyle and maximizing your savings.

• Is SolarEdge suitable for my roof size and layout?

  Yes. Whether you have a small single-phase roof (2–6 kWp) or a large three-phase system (up to 25 kWp), SolarEdge is optimized for every roof type, including complex layouts with shaded areas, orientations, and more.

• How does SolarEdge deliver more energy, even on shaded or complex rooftops?

  Unlike traditional string inverters, SolarEdge equips each solar panel with a Power Optimizer that tracks and maximizes its individual performance. This means that if one panel is shaded by a tree, chimney, or even dirt, it won’t drag down the entire system's output. According to the 2025 SolarEdge VDE Renewables report, this design delivers up to 10.5% more energy per year on complex rooftops, and even on simple, unshaded roofs, it adds an average of 4% more energy compared to conventional systems, even those with multiple MPPTs. That’s more solar power, more savings, and better performance over time, no matter your roof layout.

• Can I use SolarEdge to stay powered during outages?

  Yes. With SolarEdge’s reliable backup solution, you can choose whether to back up your entire home or just selected appliances. Use the mySolarEdge app to easily manage which appliances stay on during an outage. And if you need more backup time, add more batteries for extended power. Backup applications require having a compatible SolarEdge Inverter, Battery and Backup Interface.

• What if I want to add a battery or EV charger later?

  SolarEdge offers a modular and scalable solar power for home solution. You can start with a basic solar system including the SolarEdge Home Inverter, Power Optimizers, and Smart Modules, and later on add batteries, EV charging, or smart energy devices as your needs grow. 

• How safe is SolarEdge?

  According to the 2025 SolarEdge VDE Renewables report, SolarEdge systems incorporate a holistic safety approach, including features like SafeDC™, Rapid Shutdown, and Sense Connect, which are designed to reduce fire risks and protect first responders during emergencies. 

• How does SolarEdge protect against cyber threats?

  SolarEdge is a leader in PV cybersecurity. Its inverters are the first to be certified under the EU RED Article 3.3 and the UK PSTI Act. They include encrypted communications, secure data hosting, and multi-factor authentication. 

• What makes SolarEdge more efficient than other string systems?

  Each solar panel is individually optimized using SolarEdge’s MLPE technology. This means better performance even with shading, dirt, or different roof angles, maximizing your energy yield and savings. 

• Is SolarEdge a sustainable choice?

  Absolutely. SolarEdge was named one of the Top 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights. Its systems are designed for durability, energy efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.