Re: [RE-wrenches] Will SolarEdge optimizers work with other string inverters?

2024-05-22 Thread Scot Arey via RE-wrenches 
Yes, AC-coupling seems to be the best path. Thank you for responding. Scot

 

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You could always AC couple the SolarEdge system via the SolArk.  Gives you 
optimization and rapid shutdown and access to that solar array even when the 
grid is down. 

Instead of using the StoreEdge - you could use one of the basic SolarEdge 
models which are cheaper.

 

Sunny Regards,
Kirpal Khalsa

Oregon LRT#25
Oregon Solarworks LLC
www.oregonsolarworks.com  

541-299-0402

 

 

On Wed, May 22, 2024 at 7:21 AM Tom McCalmont via RE-wrenches 
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wrote:

No, you need to replace the SolarEdge inverter to match with the existing 
optimizers.  They will not work with Sol-Ark and vice versa.

 

Tom McCalmont
CEO, Paired Power

pairedpower.com   | LinkedIn 
 

(650) 701-7247





On May 22, 2024, at 6:50 AM, Scot Arey via RE-wrenches 
mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > 
wrote:

 

One of our customers who suffered severe storm/lightning damage will be getting 
an upgrade. I know he’ll ask me to consider replacing the SolarEdge StorEdge 
7600 with a Sol-Ark 15 and other new lithium storage so he can back up more 
equipment.

 

So the question is whether the SolarEdge optimizers on the roof can remain in 
place? Will the DC to DC converter perform its optimizing capability without 
the SolarEdge inverter? I do not know how the RSD functionality is triggered…is 
it PLC over the conductors and perhaps I lose that? Of course I’d need to 
consider this for the resi application.

 

Can’t say I’ve ever seen this asked before and figure somebody here might know 
or be as curious.

 



 

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Will SolarEdge optimizers work with other string inverters?

2024-05-22 Thread Kirpal Khalsa via RE-wrenches 
You could always AC couple the SolarEdge system via the SolArk.  Gives you
optimization and rapid shutdown and access to that solar array even when
the grid is down.
Instead of using the StoreEdge - you could use one of the basic SolarEdge
models which are cheaper.

Sunny Regards,
Kirpal Khalsa
Oregon LRT#25
Oregon Solarworks LLC
www.oregonsolarworks.com
541-299-0402


On Wed, May 22, 2024 at 7:21 AM Tom McCalmont via RE-wrenches <
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> No, you need to replace the SolarEdge inverter to match with the existing
> optimizers.  They will not work with Sol-Ark and vice versa.
>
>
> *Tom McCalmont*CEO, Paired Power
> pairedpower.com | LinkedIn
> 
> (650) 701-7247
>
> On May 22, 2024, at 6:50 AM, Scot Arey via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
> One of our customers who suffered severe storm/lightning damage will be
> getting an upgrade. I know he’ll ask me to consider replacing the SolarEdge
> StorEdge 7600 with a Sol-Ark 15 and other new lithium storage so he can
> back up more equipment.
>
> So the question is whether the SolarEdge optimizers on the roof can remain
> in place? Will the DC to DC converter perform its optimizing capability
> without the SolarEdge inverter? I do not know how the RSD functionality is
> triggered…is it PLC over the conductors and perhaps I lose that? Of course
> I’d need to consider this for the resi application.
>
> Can’t say I’ve ever seen this asked before and figure somebody here might
> know or be as curious.
>
> 
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Will SolarEdge optimizers work with other string inverters?

2024-05-22 Thread Tom McCalmont via RE-wrenches 
No, you need to replace the SolarEdge inverter to match with the existing 
optimizers.  They will not work with Sol-Ark and vice versa.

Tom McCalmont
CEO, Paired Power
pairedpower.com  | LinkedIn 

(650) 701-7247

> On May 22, 2024, at 6:50 AM, Scot Arey via RE-wrenches 
>  wrote:
> 
> One of our customers who suffered severe storm/lightning damage will be 
> getting an upgrade. I know he’ll ask me to consider replacing the SolarEdge 
> StorEdge 7600 with a Sol-Ark 15 and other new lithium storage so he can back 
> up more equipment.
>  
> So the question is whether the SolarEdge optimizers on the roof can remain in 
> place? Will the DC to DC converter perform its optimizing capability without 
> the SolarEdge inverter? I do not know how the RSD functionality is 
> triggered…is it PLC over the conductors and perhaps I lose that? Of course 
> I’d need to consider this for the resi application.
>  
> Can’t say I’ve ever seen this asked before and figure somebody here might 
> know or be as curious.
>  
> 
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Will SolarEdge optimizers work with other string inverters?

2024-05-22 Thread Sam Haraldson via RE-wrenches 
The Solaredge "Key" and "Safety & Monitoring Interface" have cut sheets
dated 2014 and 2016 - so take their feasibility with a grain of salt -
indicate that at some point SE optimized systems could be paired to third
party inverters.  Based on a quick read it looks like this technology
requires optimizers that have "IndOP" built in (independent optimization)
and if I was to venture a guess that's not what is on the roof you're
looking to work on.

https://www.solaredge.com/uk/products/retrofit/solaredge-key#/
https://www.solaredge.com/products/retrofit/safety-and-monitoring-interface#/
https://www.solaredge.com/products/retrofit/power-optimizer-indop#/
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