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SolarEdge Pioneers Safety Advancements

A solar setup that adheres to guidelines and best practices ensures safety and peace of mind. However, recent fire incidents have raised questions about solar power's safety for both residential and commercial properties.

South Africa's Booming Solar Imports

The solar sector's swift expansion in South Africa is underscored by the notable surge in solar panel imports, reaching an unprecedented R 8.4 billion in Q2 2023. Furthermore, Nedbank has been instrumental, pouring over R1.2 billion into private power generation and contributing to the R 26 billion Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). This has significantly propelled the nation's renewable energy momentum.

Safety Concerns Emerge Among Investors

Recent news spotlighted fires linked to solar energy, leading to hesitation among prospective investors. The fire at Vodacom's main office on 9 July 2023 was initially attributed to solar panels, but this was soon refuted. Separately, a factory roof fire was ignited due to electrical arcing from solar panels. This required the panels to be disconnected before the fire could be effectively put out.

SolarEdge: A Name Synonymous with Safety installed by AlwaysON Energy

SolarEdge stands out as a reliable source of cutting-edge safety solutions, aiming to reassure even the most safety-conscious individuals. Their dedication shines through their proactive measures to counter potential threats. They offer pivotal features like SafeDCTM and arc fault detection and interruption.

SolarEdge’s key safety features

• The SafeDCTM reduces the voltage of each solar module to a touch-safe DC level during inverter shutdowns and grid failures.

• The Rapid Shutdown mechanism discharges conductors to safer voltage levels within 30 seconds, giving first responders safer access to the roof in an emergency.

• Built-in protection prevents arc faults through the automatic inverter and module-level shutdown.

• Thermal sensors within the Power Optimizer Connectors monitor and detect faulty wiring.

• Module-level monitoring gives automatic notifications on system issues and greater visibility of individual panel performance.

• Battery Thermal Sensors mitigate the risk of the battery overheating.

Together, these features minimise fire risks in solar installations, ensuring reliable and safe solar energy. AlwaysON Energy, with its commitment to safer solar installations, proudly offers SolarEdge's advanced safety features as part of their comprehensive solar power solutions.