Third-Party Reports
SolarEdge’s commitment to technological leadership and operational excellence is consistently validated by top-tier independent organizations. This page presents a selection of third-party evaluations of our products and technology, reinforcing our position as a trusted global provider of smart energy solutions. These assessments offer SolarEdge customers transparent, data-backed insights into the robustness, innovation, and long-term value embedded in SolarEdge’s residential and commercial offerings and infrastructure.
VDE Renewables landmark report on SolarEdge
This in-depth 2025 report from VDE Renewables, a leading provider of quality assurance services for the global renewable energy sector, demonstrates SolarEdge’s clear advantages in PV performance, safety, and cybersecurity, across a wide range of installation types.
One of the report’s many highlights is VDE’s validation of data that shows up to 10.5% more energy can be gained on SolarEdge residential sites (depending on roof type), compared to equivalent string inverter systems.
Higher energy yield with SolarEdge residential solar, according to UNSW research
Independent research conducted by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), conducted through the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) demonstrated the superior energy yield of SolarEdge residential systems. SPREE is renowned for its record-breaking research in solar power (photovoltaics) and renewable energy.
Using thousands of real-world data points from several regions including Australia, North America, Germany, the Netherlands, and France, UNSW found that SolarEdge’s DC-Optimized technology can harvest over 15% more energy from solar arrays than conventional residential string systems. In specific residential sites with high temperatures and high level of humidity energy gains were even higher, reaching over 22%, further validating SolarEdge’s advantage in maximizing energy output.
* Based on research conducted by the UNSW SPREE using real-world data. The results define how much DC energy can be harvested at a module level (1:1) compared to a typical string system (with a single string), not taking into account system efficiency differences. Actual results may vary depending on residential system design, installation, and environmental conditions. SolarEdge does not guarantee specific energy gains. Full academic publication pending.
SolarEdge’s advanced safety features validated by TNO
Leading European research organization, TNO, performed independent validation tests at their "Solar Laboratory" in the Netherlands on the following SolarEdge built-in safety features*:
- SolarEdge Sense Connect
- UL1699B-compliant AFCI mechanism
- SafeDC™
Numerous tests were performed at multiple power levels, simulating different conditions and real-world scenarios, and SolarEdge passed with flying colors. This further demonstrates our multi-layered approach to safety that exceeds solar industry standards across the globe.
* The AFCI, SolarEdge Sense Connect and SafeDC of S440 Power Optimizers and SE3680H inverter (without battery) for operation were tested (in June 2022), represents the residential S-Series Power Optimizers and SolarEdge Home Wave Inverters- Single Phase.
DNV performs an extensive technological review of SolarEdge’s product portfolio
SolarEdge’s inverter and Power Optimizer portfolio was evaluated in 2022 by DNV, a leading global company specializing in assurance and risk management.
Throughout the report, DNV highlights what makes SolarEdge a bankable company, including its experienced management and technical teams, advanced manufacturing approach, proactive IP strategy, and most significantly, a large global installed base.