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

[Kirpal Khalsa]

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