Fuel Depot Chose SolarEdge for PV
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Two safety features
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SafeDC™, designed to reduce DC voltage to a touch-safe level when the inverter is off*
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Arc fault detection and interruption to mitigate fire risk**
*Certified in Europe as a DC disconnect According to IEC/EN 60947-1 and IEC/EN 60947-3, VDE AR 2100-712, and OVE R-11-1
**Compliant with the UL1699B arc detection standard
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Riccardo Betti
/ CEO of All Energy & ArchitectureAlkion Terminals in Italy chose SolarEdge for a safe and efficient PV solution.
All Energy & Architecture recognized the possibility of delivering energy savings of up to €79,500/year and yearly energy yields of up to 560,000 kWh.
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SolarEdge inverters are designed for safety.
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Traditional inverter disconnect switches terminate current between roof and inverter, leaving modules and cabling energized during daylight. However, when SolarEdge inverters are off, Power Optimizers reduce module voltage to a touch-safe 1V.
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SolarEdge inverters are designed to identify arcs and shut down, in compliance with the UL1699B arc detection standard. Traditional inverters may require third-party detectors, potentially adding cost, without compliance certainty.