Premier distributor of cutting-edge solar equipment, Netenergy Renewable Group (NRG), is pleased to announce the launch of SolarEdge’s revolutionary house battery technology, “InCharge: SolarEdge house Battery Launch,” which raises the bar for home safety in the Philippines.
Held on August 19, 2024, at Gallery MiraNila in Quezon City, the private event showcased SolarEdge’s dedication to improving solar energy system efficiency and safety.
The timing of its launch is critical for the Philippine solar industry. By 2024, the Philippines should have added over 4,000 MW of new solar power, greatly strengthening the grid, according to recent reports from the Department of Energy (DOE). In their analysis published in 2024, MarkWide Research also noted that favorable policies and growing customer interest are expected to propel the Philippine solar energy market’s predicted CAGR of over 35% by 2030. But as a result of this quick growth, worries about system safety—such as fire hazards and electrical problems—have grown in importance. The first half of 2024 saw a 34.4% increase in fire occurrences countrywide, mostly in residential areas as a result of open flames, according to data from the Fire Protection Bureau (BFP). This underscores the urgent need for improved safety measures.
The SolarEdge Home ecosystem, which includes the new Home Hub Inverter, Home Battery, and Home Backup Interface, was unveiled by NRG during the event. The goal of this integrated solution from SolarEdge is to maximize PV power generation and storage capacity in order to increase energy independence and savings.
The extremely efficient DC-coupled SolarEdge Home Battery, which is available for single-phase applications, has a battery capacity of 9.7kWh, which is equal to running a 1.5-hp air conditioner for eight hours. It may be paired with up to three batteries per inverter, for a total backup capacity of up to 29.1kWh. It also provides synchronization with future smart home gadgets and other SolarEdge inverters. Unlike older AC-coupled technology, which needed three power conversions to store energy, the DC-coupled system just needs one.
With DC-coupled technology, SolarEdge Home is made to capture more solar energy and store it in the battery for use as a longer-term crucial backup during future power outages or to power the house. Homeowners can intelligently monitor and manage their home solar usage, energy savings, and carbon emission reduction all from within the mySolarEdge app.
The SolarEdge Home Battery has attained UL9540A certification, one of the strictest requirements for energy storage system fire safety. This accreditation emphasizes the battery’s cutting-edge construction and stringent testing, providing defense against fire risks and boosting overall system dependability.
The program also covered SolarEdge’s SafeDCTM and Power Optimizer, a module-level rapid shutdown device that meets with the 2017 Philippine Electrical Code’s (PEC) rapid shutdown requirements. In the event of a grid outage or an inverter shutdown, this technology lowers the DC voltage to 1V. In doing so, it considerably lowers the risks related to high DC voltage, guaranteeing a safer working environment for emergency personnel as well as installation.
The presentation also demonstrated how SolarEdge’s Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) and Sense Connect technologies comply with numerous safety laws. These functions immediately cut off power and trigger safety precautions to avert fires when they detect possible electrical problems. The AFCI technology significantly improves the security and dependability of SolarEdge’s solar energy systems by meeting international standards for arc detection.
