Upsolar and SolarEdge Introduce Suite of Smart Module Solutions

Integrated products will boost system performance for all types of PV installations

Integrated smart module kit (Graphic: Business Wire)

Intersolar Europe 2013

MUNICH--()--Upsolar, a leading international provider of solar PV modules, today announced a range of smart module products optimized by SolarEdge. Integrating Upsolar’s PV modules with SolarEdge’s advanced power optimization technology, the smart solar products will offer customers a full range of intelligent solutions for residential, commercial and utility scale applications.

Upsolar’s smart modules integrate seamlessly with SolarEdge technology to increase the energy output of each module and expand design flexibility. By embedding SolarEdge’s optimizers directly into their modules during the manufacturing process, Upsolar can offer a lower balance of systems cost while maximizing roof utilization and power harvesting. In addition, users of the new smart products can remotely access performance monitoring software and ultimately enjoy safety with SolarEdge’s SafeDC feature, which automatically shuts down modules’ DC voltage levels when the inverter or grid power is down.

“Thanks to a strong technical partnership already in place, Upsolar has been able to quickly incorporate SolarEdge’s advanced optimization technology directly into our modules,” said Enrico Carniato, Europe Managing Director for Upsolar. “Driven in part by growing demand in the residential sector, we’ve already experienced a surge in interest in the design and installation benefits provided by this offering.”

As part of a range of smart module offerings, Upsolar and SolarEdge will jointly introduce fully equipped smart module kits. Featuring SolarEdge equipped modules and inverters, the kits will provide customers with smart systems that require fewer components than any other smart module product on the market. The kits will offer multiple types of Upsolar smart modules – 60 and 72 cell poly and monocrystalline options – and SolarEdge inverters ranging from 2.2-17 kW (Europe) and 3-20 kW (North America). Fully certified for European (IEC), North American (UL) and Australian markets (CEC AUS), kits will soon be available worldwide.

“Upsolar has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing smart module technology – the next generation of solar,” said Zvi Lando, Vice President of Sales for SolarEdge. “By combining two world-class technologies, we can offer our customers a product with superior performance and competitive prices.”

Upsolar and SolarEdge will be exhibiting at Intersolar EU in Munich on June 19-21. Representatives from Upsolar (Booth #A3.390) and SolarEdge (Booth #B5.110) will be available to discuss the new joint solutions and their regional availability.

About Upsolar

Upsolar develops and produces high quality solar PV modules at competitive prices, offering a secure long-term investment for customers around the world. Bolstered by a commitment to product R&D and support from its flexible manufacturing platforms, Upsolar ensures top-tier performance and reliability while maintaining an asset light approach to its business. All Upsolar products are backed by industry-leading product and performance guarantees to ensure superior performance over the lifetime of each system. Upsolar also champions environmental sustainability through key sponsorships and environmental initiatives. To learn more about Upsolar, its products or its sustainability efforts, please visit www.upsolar.com.

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About SolarEdge Technologies

SolarEdge Technologies provides end-to-end distributed solar power optimization and PV monitoring solutions, allowing maximum energy production for faster ROI. The SolarEdge power optimizers perform MPPT per individual module while monitoring the performance of each module. The high efficiency SolarEdge inverter is tailor-made to work with power optimizers. The SolarEdge system provides optimal power, flexible design and full roof utilization. Module-level electronics enable enhanced maintenance and increased system safety with the SafeDC™ mechanism. SolarEdge is online at www.solaredge.com.

Like SolarEdge on Facebook: facebook.com/solaredge
Follow SolarEdge on Twitter: @SolarEdgePV
Connect with SolarEdge on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/solaredge

Contacts

Upsolar
Lucy Chen, +33 1 83 62 02 05
Corporate Marketing Manager
lucy.chen@upsolar.com
or
SolarEdge Technologies
Hadas Rozen, +972 54 5422711
Director of Marketing
Hadas.rozen@solaredge.com
or
Antenna Group for Upsolar
Kimberly Setliff, +1 415-977-1942
upsolar@antennagroup.com

Release Summary

Upsolar and SolarEdge introduce a range of smart module products, integrating Upsolar's PV modules with SolarEdge's advanced power optimization technology.

Contacts

Upsolar
Lucy Chen, +33 1 83 62 02 05
Corporate Marketing Manager
lucy.chen@upsolar.com
or
SolarEdge Technologies
Hadas Rozen, +972 54 5422711
Director of Marketing
Hadas.rozen@solaredge.com
or
Antenna Group for Upsolar
Kimberly Setliff, +1 415-977-1942
upsolar@antennagroup.com