Chapter 1: Overview; The Storedge Solution Components - SolarEdge StorEdge SE5000-xxS0 series Installation Manual

Chapter 1: Overview

Chapter 1: Overview
StorEdge™ is SolarEdge's a ll-in-one solution that uses a single on-grid DC optimized inverter to manage
and monitor both solar power generation and energy storage. Homeowners are automatically provided
with backup power in the event of grid i nterruption to power pre-selected loads. Solar energy can be
stored in a battery for S mart Energy Management applications such as export control, offering demand
response and peak shaving, and performing time of use shifting for reduced electric bills.

The StorEdge Solution Components

The StorEdge Inverter for Single Battery or High Capacity with StorEdge
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Connection Unit - The i nverter manages b attery and system e nergy, in addition t o its
traditional f unctionality as a DC-optimized P V inverter. S olarEdge offers a StorEdge
inverter for High Power; For details, refer to its datasheet, at
http://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se_storedge_high_power_inverter_
datasheet_eng.pdf.
The StorEdge Connection Unit, located at the bottom of the inverter, allows simple installation and
connectivity to other system components and includes a DC Safety Switch.
The SolarEdge Electricity Meter - The meter is used by the inverter for export/ consumption
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readings, and for S mart Energy Management applications, such as: export limitation, time-of-use
profile programming and maximizing self-consumption.
The meter is required only in systems using Smart Energy Management applications (it is not required
for StorEdge systems used only for backup power).
The Battery - A DC coupled battery designed to work with the SolarEdge system.
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NOTE
Additional SolarEdge inverters (without batteries) can be connected with RS485. The inverters will
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participate in export limitation and maximizing self-consumption.
Connecting multiple inverters with RS485 master-slave connection requires an RS485 Expansion
Kit (available from SolarEdge).
PV modules connected to power optimizers are not mandatory for charge/discharge profile
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programming and for backup power.
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SolarEdge StorEdge -Single Battery/High Capacity Installation MAN-01-00283-1.1
Figure 1: StorEdge system components