SolarEdge Technologies Inc is a leading global provider of smart energy technology solutions. The company was founded in 2006 by Guy Sella, Lior Handelsman, and Yoav Galin, all of whom had backgrounds in the solar power industry. SolarEdge's headquarters are located in Israel, and it has offices and subsidiaries in various countries around the world.
The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative solar energy products and solutions. Its flagship product is the SolarEdge inverter, a power optimizer that maximizes energy production from each individual solar panel while also providing real-time monitoring capabilities. The technology also includes a cloud-based monitoring platform, which allows users to monitor their solar systems' performance and analyze data remotely.
SolarEdge has made significant contributions to the solar industry by introducing the concept of module-level power electronics, such as power optimizers, which greatly improve the efficiency and safety of solar energy systems. This technology has been widely adopted in residential, commercial, and large-scale solar installations.
In addition to its solar products, SolarEdge has also ventured into the energy storage market. The company offers smart energy solutions that integrate solar PV systems with energy storage solutions, enabling homeowners and businesses to store excess solar energy for later use, enhancing energy independence and grid resilience.