An Overview: Solar Power Optimizer

With changing times, technology of solar has also changed. We have seen efficiency of modules growing from 12 to 23 %. With advancing technology in solar module, why should other components lag behind. Welcome a innovative product that has  recently entered into Indian market. This product has already created buzz in US  and is currently dominating US solar sector. Its, Solar Power Optimzer.

A power optimizer is a DC to DC converter technology developed to maximize the energy harvest from solar photovoltaic or wind turbine systems. They do this by individually tuning the performance of the panel or wind turbine through maximum power point tracking, and optionally tuning the output to match the performance of the string inverter.

Presently, SolarEdge is the only distributor of Power Optimizer in India. SolarEdge is a global leading inverter manufacturer with has shipped over 7.5GW of its DC optimized inverter systems shipped, and over 600,000 SolarEdge PV sites monitored in 125 countries around the world. SolarEdge has partnered with India's electrical giant, Havells India Limited. 

Havells  India Limited is a leading US$ 1.3 bn Fast Moving Electrical Goods  (FMEG)  Company  with a market capitalisation US$ 3.3 bn and a major  power distribution equipment manufacturer with a strong global presence in 45Countries. Havells enjoy enviable market dominance across  a  wide spectrum of products, including Industrial & Domestic Circuit  Protection  Devices,  Cables  & Wires, Motors, Fans, Modular Switches,  Home Appliances, Electric Water Heaters, Power Capacitors, CFL   Lamps,  Luminaires  for  Domestic,  Commercial  and  industrial Applications.

                                 

By entering Indian market in partnership with Havells India Limited, has created a sense of insecurity for their fellow solar inverter manufacturer because of its advance technology. SolarEdge has entered with their high end products: Solar Power Optimizer, Solar Grid Tied Inverter, Environmental sensors and communication gateways.

Since India is a price conscious market and it takes time to accept new technology, it will be early to decide its growth & sale in Indian Solar market.  Looking at the US market, the efficiency and performance of Power Optimizer is better as comparison to conventional inverter. But the question lies whether this futuristic gadget are pocket friendly or not. Secondly, will they perform equally good in Indian climate condition as it is a bit harsh comparing US. Time will tell about its performance and future of power optimizer in India.