SolarEdge launches 14a-compliant products for the UK market
SolarEdge has unveiled a new suite of 14a-compliant products designed to meet the UK’s revised safety and grid standards. This comprehensive lineup—which includes the SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter with Smart Energy Management, the SolarEdge Power Optimiser with Rapid Shutdown, and the SolarEdge Home Battery—offers homeowners a robust and future-proof solar energy solution.
Home Hub Inverter for Smart Energy Management
The SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter is central to its smart energy management technology. It optimises energy consumption by regulating electricity use based on self-consumption and grid-export limits. This ensures both the efficient use of renewable energy and full compliance with grid stability requirements.
The inverter is compatible with the SolarEdge Home Battery, giving homeowners the flexibility to seamlessly add energy storage to their systems at any time. Its built-in wireless connectivity also supports remote firmware updates and simplifies integration with other smart home devices.
Power Optimizer with Advanced Safety Features
The SolarEdge Power Optimiser with Rapid Shutdown significantly enhances the safety and performance of solar systems. By monitoring the voltage and current of each solar module individually, it maximises energy production while mitigating issues such as module mismatch or shading.
The inclusion of Rapid Shutdown functionality—an essential innovation and mandatory safety feature under the UK’s updated standards—ensures that the system can be swiftly de-energised in emergencies or during maintenance. This critical feature safeguards both the system and its users.
Home Battery for Efficient Energy Storage
The SolarEdge Home Battery offers an efficient energy storage solution, enabling homeowners to store surplus solar energy for later use. This stored energy can be used during periods of low solar production, such as at night or on overcast days, ensuring a constant and reliable energy supply. The battery’s seamless integration with the SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter enables superior energy management and provides dependable backup power during outages.
“We are thrilled to introduce our new range of 14a compliant products, which are designed to meet the UK’s updated safety and grid standards while providing homeowners with reliable, efficient, and future-proof solar energy solutions. With our advanced technology, homeowners can enjoy the benefits of solar energy while ensuring the safety and compliance of their systems,” said Zvi Lando, CEO of SolarEdge.
Meeting Updated UK Safety and Grid Compliance Standards
The newly launched products are engineered to meet the UK’s updated safety and grid compliance standards as detailed in the ENA Engineering Recommendation G98 and G99. These standards mandate that solar inverters have quick shutdown capabilities and that solar systems conform to specific power export limits to protect the grid.
The SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter and Power Optimiser with Rapid Shutdown are fully compliant with these standards, providing homeowners with a safe, reliable, and regulation-ready solar energy solution.
SolarEdge’s new product range is now available in the UK, offering advanced solar solutions that meet the country’s updated safety and grid compliance standards. With these cutting-edge products, homeowners can harness the advantages of solar energy while ensuring their systems remain safe, efficient, and reliable for years to come.
