Preparing for StorEdge Inverter Upgrade
Application Note - Preparing a SolarEdge System for Future
StorEdge™ Upgrade (North America)
StorEdge Solution Overview
StorEdge™ is SolarEdge’s all-in-one solution that uses a single on-grid DC optimized inverter to manage and monitor both solar
generation and energy storage. Homeowners are automatically provided with backup power in the event of grid interruption to
power pre-selected loads. Solar energy can be stored in a battery for Smart Energy Management applications such as export
control, offering demand response and peak shaving, and performing time of use shifting for reduced electric bills.
The following figure illustrates the StorEdge system layout and components.
Figure 1: The StorEdge system components
The StorEdge Solution comprises the following products:
l Single Phase StorEdge-Compatible inverter with StorEdge Upgrade Unit
l SolarEdge Auto-transformer
l SolarEdge Meter
l Tesla Powerwall Home Battery for Daily Cycle Applications or Tesla PowerWall Home Battery for Weekly Cycle Applications
Installation Information
SolarEdge systems can be installed today and upgraded later with the StorEdge Upgrade Unit, auto-transformer and the battery.
Prepare Your System Today
To have a PVsystem ready for storage capabilities, follow these steps:
1.
Install a StorEdge compatible inverter: SE7600A-USxx2xxxx
l Keep the required inverter clearances specified in the SolarEdge Installation Guide.
l Leave enough room for the StorEdge components to be installed later (battery, StorEdge Upgrade Unit and auto-transformer, see details in step 3
below). This way they can easily be added without changing installed equipment locations.
2.
Install a meter at the grid connection point if required for production/consumption monitoring or for export control. The meter connects to the inverter
using an RS485 cable.
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