SolarEdge S500B Pawer Optimiser

The SolarEdge S500B Power Optimizer is a cutting-edge DC‑DC converter engineered to maximize energy output from high-powered solar modules. Installed at each panel, it ensures module-level MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) to mitigate losses caused by shading, soiling, or mismatched panels. Designed for compatibility with SolarEdge residential inverters, it delivers up to 99.5% efficiency, includes SafeDC™ rapid shutdown for improved safety, and provides comprehensive module-level monitoring via the SolarEdge platform.

Technical Specifications & Dimensions

Rated Input Power: 500 W (upgradeable to 650 W for installations post‑Aug 2024) 

Maximum Input Open‑Circuit Voltage (Voc): 125 V

MPPT Operating Voltage Range: 12.5–105 V DC

Max Input Short‑Circuit Current (Isc): 15 A

Max Output Current: 15 A

Max Output Voltage: 80 V DC

Efficiency: 99.5% peak, 98.6% weighted

Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C

Protection Class: IP68 / NEMA 6P

Dimensions: approx 129 × 155 × 30 mm (flat bracket version)

Weight: ~720 g (flat bracket) / ~790 g (bent bracket)

Connectors: MC4-compatible input/output leads (+ 2.3 m, – 0.1 m)

System Voltage Limit: 1000 V DC

SolarEdge Technologies, founded in 2006, is a global front-runner in smart energy solutions. Their S‑Series optimizers transform standard solar panels into “smart modules,” enhancing system yield, safety, and monitoring. With over 40 GW shipped and installations in 140+ countries, SolarEdge’s 25‑year warranty underscores their commitment to quality and innovation