SolarEdge has unveiled a bidirectional DC-coupled electric vehicle (EV) charger at Intersolar Europe, taking place this week in Munich, Germany.
The Israel-based inverter manufacturer's DC-coupled architecture allows for simultaneous EV charging directly from solar, home battery storage, and the grid. The charger is connected to single- or three-phase inverters through a DC bus circuit which can be oversized by up to 200%, enabling charging the EV with excess PV. The charger has a charge/discharge rate of 12/24 kW and a peak efficiency of DC to DC of 99%.
The new charger will enable solar-powered vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services. It will become commercially available in the second half of 2024.
V2G applications allow automatic charging and discharging of the EV battery based on dynamic utility prices. This enables homeowners to receive payments from their electricity supplier by discharging stored EV battery power back to the grid during demand response events.
Additionally, users can use the EV battery to back up their homes during outages, demonstrating a V2H application. The battery has a capacity of up to 50 kWh.
“The charger will be compatible with both 400V and 800V EV powertrains via a standard CSS connector,” Solar Edge said in a statement.
The device measures 620 mm x 340 mm x 200 mm, weighs 22 kg, and features a 7-meter cable. It can operate in temperatures ranging from -30 C to 50 C and features an IP-65 rated enclosure for indoor and outdoor use.
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Awesome! So glad to see bidirectional EV technology coming online and more manufacturers picking up the technology. This will be a great development for households considering going solar and buying EVs in the near future.
Will this work with Tesla’s vehicles today?
with an adapter yes
We just installed a solar edge inverter as part of our residential net-zero solar array. Next step will be bi-directional charging to support an EV. Hopefully we’ll see this technology available in Canada in the very near future. Very cool.
The new bidirectional EV charger unveiled by SolarEdge is an exciting development in the field of renewable energy and electric vehicles. With its DC-coupled architecture and seamless integration with home energy systems, it allows for simultaneous EV charging from solar, battery storage, and the grid. The ability to charge the EV with excess PV power and its high efficiency make it an attractive option for eco-conscious homeowners. Furthermore, the inclusion of vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid capabilities opens up opportunities for users to participate in demand response programs and receive payments from electricity suppliers. This charger represents a significant step towards a sustainable and decentralized energy future.
Any update on when they will have NACS support
You can use an adapter from CCS1 to NACS
Please provide a comparison of all presently available bidirectional chargers as well as those on the near term horizon like SolarEdge. A compare and contrast article would be valuable for us EV owners who want to buy one sooner than later. Thanks for all your work!
I would like to know if this bi-directionnal charger will be compatible with the solar Edge home hub inverters such as SE8K-RWB48BFN4 and SE10K-RWB48 ?
Many thanks for your answer.
Do you have any further information about when this bidirectional charger will be available in the US?