What does a SolarEdge power optimiser do?

It sits under each panel and lets that panel run at its own maximum power point regardless of what the panels around it are doing. Shade, dirt or a fault on one panel no longer drags the rest of the string down, and the app shows each panel’s output individually.

Do I need SolarEdge optimisers?

Only if your roof has shading, several orientations, or an awkward layout. On a clear north-facing roof they add cost and very little production, and we will tell you that at the inspection rather than sell them to you.

SolarEdge or Enphase microinverters?

Both solve the shading problem. SolarEdge keeps one inverter on the wall with optimisers on the roof, which is cheaper per panel and simpler to add a DC-coupled battery to. Microinverters put a small inverter under each panel. We install SolarEdge because the Home Hub and Home Battery make the battery side cleaner.

How much does a SolarEdge system cost in Melbourne?

More than a string inverter system of the same size because every panel gets an optimiser, and less than you would lose to shade without them on the right roof. We quote it against your bill with rebates taken off, alongside a string inverter option so you can see the difference. Book the free site inspection for a fixed number.

Can I add a battery to SolarEdge later?

Yes, if you start with the Home Hub hybrid inverter. Up to three 9.7kWh Home Batteries connect to it on the DC side, at install or years later. If you start with the Home Wave string inverter, a battery later means changing the inverter, so tell us if storage is a maybe.

It is one of the safest systems you can put on a roof. SafeDC drops each panel’s output to about one volt whenever the inverter is off or the grid is down, so there is no high-voltage DC on the roof for a firefighter or an electrician to worry about.

Is SolarEdge eligible for the solar and battery rebates?

Yes. The solar side qualifies for the Solar Victoria rebate and STCs, and the Home Battery is on the approved product list for the federal Cheaper Home Batteries discount. We confirm eligibility at inspection and apply it all on the quote.

Which suburbs do you install SolarEdge in?

All of Melbourne, from the inner suburbs to the Mornington Peninsula. We are based in Somerville. Leafy suburbs with big trees are where it comes up most. See the locations page or call and we will confirm.

SolarEdge Installer Melbourne | Optimisers & Home Hub

SolarEdge optimisers and inverters, installed by Powerband

A power optimiser under every panel, so shade on one panel stays on one panel and you can see each one in the app. The system we specify for shaded, multi-roof and awkward Melbourne homes, with the Home Hub hybrid and Home Battery when storage is wanted. Installed by our own SAA-accredited electricians.

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Home Wave string inverterOptimiser on every panel6.6 to 13kW solar

Optimisers plus string inverter, solar only

Shaded roof, solar only

Solar only: optimisers and Home Wave

For a difficult roof with no battery plans. Optimisers under every panel, a Home Wave inverter on the wall and panel-level monitoring in the mySolarEdge app. Gets a proper yield out of a roof a string inverter would waste.

3 to 10kW single phase
Panel-level monitoring
SafeDC shutdown
12-year inverter warranty

Home Hub hybrid inverterHome Battery 9.7kWhOptimiser on every panel6.6 to 13kW solar

Home Hub hybrid with one Home Battery

Shaded roof plus battery

Hybrid: Home Hub and 9.7kWh

The Home Hub hybrid inverter with a 9.7kWh Home Battery, DC coupled so the solar never gets converted twice. Backup on nominated circuits, one app for the lot, and the battery can be added later if you start with the Home Hub alone.

Home Hub 5 to 10kW
9.7kWh DC coupled
Backup circuits
Battery can be added later

Home Hub hybrid inverterHome Battery 9.7kWhHome Battery 9.7kWhOptimiser on every panel10 to 13kW solar

Home Hub with two Home Batteries

Whole-home storage

Whole-home: Home Hub and 19.4kWh

Two Home Batteries on one Home Hub, 19.4kWh. Enough to run a family home overnight on stored solar most of the year, with a third battery possible for 29.1kWh. For all-electric homes where the roof needed optimisers anyway.

19.4kWh, up to 29.1kWh
Whole-home overnight
Heat pump and EV ready
One app

Pricing depends on panel count (each panel gets an optimiser), inverter size, batteries, switchboard condition and phase. We quote against your bill with the battery rebates already applied, and will tell you plainly if your roof does not need optimisers.

Spec	S-series optimiser	Home Wave inverter	Home Hub inverter	Home Battery
Role	One per panel, panel-level MPPT	String inverter, solar only	Hybrid inverter, battery ready	DC-coupled storage
Sizes	Matched to panel wattage	3 to 10kW single phase	5 to 10kW single phase	9.7kWh usable per unit
Peak efficiency	99.5%	Up to 99%	Up to 99%	DC coupled, no double conversion
Battery	Not applicable	Not applicable	Up to 3 Home Batteries, 29.1kWh	Lithium NMC, integrated management
Backup	Not applicable	Not applicable	Nominated circuits, automatic	Supplies backup through Home Hub
Safety	SafeDC: panel voltage drops to 1V when off	Arc fault detection	Arc fault detection	Cell-level monitoring
Monitoring	Per panel in the app	mySolarEdge app	mySolarEdge app	mySolarEdge app
Ingress rating	IP68	IP65	IP65	IP55, outdoor mounting
Warranty	25 years	12 years, extendable to 25	12 years, extendable to 25	10 years

Spec

S-series optimiser

Home Wave inverter

Home Hub inverter

Home Battery

Role

One per panel, panel-level MPPT

String inverter, solar only

Hybrid inverter, battery ready

DC-coupled storage

Sizes

Matched to panel wattage

3 to 10kW single phase

5 to 10kW single phase

9.7kWh usable per unit

Peak efficiency

99.5%

Up to 99%

Up to 99%

DC coupled, no double conversion

Battery

Not applicable

Up to 3 Home Batteries, 29.1kWh

Lithium NMC, integrated management

Backup

Not applicable

Nominated circuits, automatic

Supplies backup through Home Hub

Safety

SafeDC: panel voltage drops to 1V when off

Arc fault detection

Cell-level monitoring

Monitoring

Per panel in the app

mySolarEdge app

Ingress rating

IP68

IP65

IP55, outdoor mounting

Warranty

25 years

12 years, extendable to 25

10 years

Brendan Jopling

The whole experience of working with Powerband has been fantastic. From the get go they were helpful with the design, requirements and answering all the questions we had about the install. We couldn't be happier with choosing them for the job. Special thanks to Bailey and the team for getting the entire installation done in one day it was a huge job so for it to be done and to such a high standard is much appreciated Thanks everyone at Powerband for all you've done

Ken Henderson

We have just had a Braemer Dominator reverse cycle ducted system installed by the Powerband Electrical team to replace our gas-fired system. We were very happy with the whole process, from the sales/design discussions with Dayle to the installation by the team led by Julian and including Logan and Darren. Using the existing ducting had its challenges but the team overcame them well. Julian set up the AirTouch5 control system & zoning with us and with a sudden cold snap arriving it has proven simple to use to create a comfortable environment. In fact we are already finding it far more effective system than the considerably larger gas unit and a more uniform heat with less draughts. Thanks to the Powerband team. Ken in Glen Waverley

Nessrin m

Amazing service and work! Would definitely recommend Tim and his team 👍

Carrick McLellan

Petris and his electrical team did 2 inverter airconditioner installs as part of our whole solar system install. Great workers, good thinkers who could sort out a couple of small issues in short order and wonderful people to have around our house. Organised and professional. Highly recommend Powerband.

Brad Adams

Work was carried out very effectively and efficiently with the guys cleaning up after themselves. Very happy with the service and end product.

Darren Morris

Very happy with our solar and battery install. Everything was well explained before, during and after and completed on time. Would definetly recommend.

Jarrod Bailey

Had the Powerband team electrify out whole house. Updated the heating / cooling with split systems, replace gas cooktop & hot water and put solar on with a 30kw battery. No gas bill, solar is producing more energy than we consume. These days we barely even have the supply charge. As part of it, they put the package together of what we wanted and needed to future proof our house and showed us several options for paying for it, in the end we opted for a 5-year interest free loan. Looking at our numbers, most of the loan will be paid off from the savings from our gas and electricity savings. All the work and upgrades done and barely any out of pocket cost, nice.... The team were great - worked in with timing for the jobs when it worked for us. The boys on site were all great, friendly, polite and professional. Did the job well and packed up (and cleaned up) well. Happy to recommend Powerband to anyone wanting to electrify their house in a cost-effective way.

Stephen Wratten

Great local friendly Aussie company, very neat job, cleaned up after. Installed 15kw solar and 24kw Sigenergy, zero hassles.. 👍

Liga Byron

The installation guys were really good. Polite. And cleaned up when the job was done. I would highly recommend them. The price was also very good.

Will Livesay

Powerband Electrical are always great to work with. Reliable, professional, and easy to coordinate with on jobs. Their team communicates well and turns up when they say they will. Highly recommend.

SolarEdge optimisers and inverters, installed by Powerband

Every panel works on its own, not as a chain

SolarEdge residential range at a glance

Three ways SolarEdge goes in

Solar only: optimisers and Home Wave

Hybrid: Home Hub and 9.7kWh

Whole-home: Home Hub and 19.4kWh

SolarEdge optimiser, inverter and battery specs

How a SolarEdge install runs

SolarEdge against the other systems we install

SolarEdge from the crew that does the whole house

Homes running on SolarEdge

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