SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (SEDG) is a leading provider of energy solutions, primarily focused on solar energy systems and related technologies. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells DC optimized inverter solutions that maximize power generation at the photovoltaic (PV) module level. SEDG offers a comprehensive portfolio of products including power optimizers, inverters, batteries, and a cloud-based monitoring platform, serving residential, commercial, and utility-scale markets globally.
- Solar Segment - Designs and manufactures power optimizers, inverters, and batteries for PV applications, along with energy management solutions and a cloud-based monitoring platform.
- Energy Management Systems - Integrates PV applications with energy storage and backup solutions, offering electric vehicle (EV) charging capabilities, home energy management, grid services, and virtual power plants (VPPs).
- Energy Storage Segment - Specializes in high-energy, high-power lithium-ion cells and battery energy storage systems (BESS) for commercial, industrial, and utility markets, providing hardware, software, and engineering support.
- All Other Segment - Includes automation machines and previously e-Mobility products, with remaining PV-related e-mobility activities integrated into the Solar segment starting January 2024.
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| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ariel Porat Executive | Chief Financial Officer | None | Ariel Porat was appointed CFO on August 26, 2024. He previously held leadership roles at Siemens and has a strong background in finance and management. | |
Ronen Faier Executive | Interim Chief Executive Officer (prior to Shuki Nir) | Board member at Monday.com Ltd, Kaltura Inc. | Ronen Faier served as Interim CEO before Shuki Nir's appointment and has been with SolarEdge since 2011, previously as CFO. | |
Shuki Nir Executive | Chief Executive Officer | Board member at Oddity Tech (ODD), Kornit Digital Ltd. (KRNT), Cardo Systems Ltd. | Shuki Nir became CEO on December 4, 2024, after joining as CMO in June 2024. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing roles at SanDisk and msystems Ltd.. | |
Uri Bechor Executive | Chief Operating Officer | None | Uri Bechor joined SolarEdge in 2019 as COO, overseeing global operations. He has extensive experience from Flex Ltd.. | |
Avery More Board | Chairman of the Board | Involved with ORR Partners, Innoventions Capital, More Family Investments; Boards of BuzzStream, AppDome, HolistiCyber Ltd., senseIP, SageCyber | Avery More has been with SolarEdge since 2006 and became Chairman on November 6, 2024. He was the sole seed investor in SolarEdge. | |
Betsy Atkins Board | Board Member | Board member at Wynn Resorts Ltd., SL Green Realty Corp., Enovix Corporation; CEO of Baja Corporation | Betsy Atkins joined the Board in 2021 and is known for her expertise in corporate governance and ESG. | |
Dana Gross Board | Board Member | Board member at Tower Semiconductors Ltd., Playtika Holding Inc.; Head of Strategic Initiatives at Fiverr International Ltd. | Dana Gross joined the Board in 2023 and has over 25 years of strategic and financial expertise. | |
Dirk Carsten Hoke Board | Board Member | CEO of Volocopter; Board member at Spire Global, Inc.; Board of Advisors of Voyager Space | Dirk Carsten Hoke joined the Board in 2022 and has a strong background in global industries, including as CEO of Airbus Defence and Space. | |
Marcel Gani Board | Board Member | None | Marcel Gani has been on the Board since 2015 and is the Chairperson of the Audit Committee, with extensive financial expertise. | |
Nadav Zafrir Board | Board Member | Co-founder and Managing Partner of Team8 | Nadav Zafrir joined the Board in 2019 and has extensive experience in technology and leadership, including founding Team8 and serving as Commander of Unit 8200. |
- Given the significant inventory write-downs this quarter, what specific actions are you taking to prevent further obsolescence, and can you assure us that additional write-downs won't be necessary in the coming quarters?
- With aggressive price reductions in Europe impacting margins, how do you plan to balance regaining market share with maintaining profitability, especially as European demand continues to decline?
- Despite the challenging market conditions and lower revenue outlook, why aren't you implementing more aggressive operating expense reductions, and when can we expect OpEx to return to pre-COVID levels?
- Your convertible debt is coming due next year, coinciding with your plans to ramp up the business; why have you decided not to raise additional capital now to strengthen the balance sheet, and how confident are you in meeting these obligations without affecting operations?
- Given the uncertainty in both European and U.S. markets and increased competition from low-cost providers, what is your strategy to protect and grow market share, and how soon will new products contribute meaningfully to revenue?
Research analysts who have asked questions during SOLAREDGE TECHNOLOGIES earnings calls.
Brian Lee
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
4 questions for SEDG
Christine Cho
Goldman Sachs Group
4 questions for SEDG
Colin Rusch
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
4 questions for SEDG
Philip Shen
ROTH MKM
4 questions for SEDG
Andrew Percoco
Morgan Stanley
3 questions for SEDG
Dimple Gosai
Bank of America
3 questions for SEDG
Joseph Osha
Guggenheim Partners
3 questions for SEDG
Kashy Harrison
Piper Sandler
3 questions for SEDG
Mark W. Strouse
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
3 questions for SEDG
Ameet Thakkar
BMO Capital Markets
2 questions for SEDG
Austin Moeller
Canaccord Genuity
2 questions for SEDG
Corinne Blanchard
Deutsche Bank
2 questions for SEDG
Julien Dumoulin-Smith
Jefferies
2 questions for SEDG
Moses Sutton
BNP Paribas
2 questions for SEDG
Vikram Bagri
Citigroup Inc.
2 questions for SEDG
Chris Dendrinos
RBC Capital Markets
1 question for SEDG
Christopher Dendrinos
RBC Capital Markets
1 question for SEDG
David Joseph Benjamin
Mizuho Securities
1 question for SEDG
Dylan Nassano
Wolfe Research
1 question for SEDG
Hannah Vilauskas
Jefferies
1 question for SEDG
Henry Roberts
Truist Securities
1 question for SEDG
Jeffrey Osborne
TD Cowen
1 question for SEDG
Jonathan Windham
UBS
1 question for SEDG
Maheep Mandloi
Mizuho Financial Group
1 question for SEDG
Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.
| Company | Description |
|---|---|
SMA Solar Technology AG | The company's DC optimized inverter system competes with products from traditional inverter manufacturers, including this competitor, which is a key player in the market for traditional inverters. |
Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. | This competitor is another traditional inverter manufacturer that the company's DC optimized inverter system competes against. |
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. | This competitor is a Chinese inverter manufacturer that competes with the company's DC optimized inverter system. |
In the North American residential market, the company competes with this traditional inverter manufacturer. | |
This competitor is a microinverter manufacturer that competes with the company's DC optimized inverter system in the North American residential market. | |
LG Energy Solutions | This competitor is a global manufacturer of energy storage products, competing with the company's Energy Storage division. |
Samsung SDI | This competitor is another global manufacturer of energy storage products, competing with the company's Energy Storage division. |
CATL | This competitor is a global manufacturer of energy storage products, competing with the company's Energy Storage division. |
BYD | This competitor is a global manufacturer of energy storage products and residential lithium-ion batteries, competing with the company's Energy Storage division. |
| Customer | Relationship | Segment | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
Memodo GmbH | Key solar distributor | Solar | 24.0% of 2023 revenues (combined with Krannich) ; contributed to the 46.8% consolidated trade receivables in 2023. |
Krannich Solar GmbH & Co. KG | Key solar distributor | Solar | 24.0% of 2023 revenues (combined with Memodo) ; contributed to the 46.8% consolidated trade receivables in 2023. |
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
Wevo | 2024 | SolarEdge completed the acquisition of all remaining shares of Wevo on April 1, 2024, for approximately $13.33 million in cash, following an earlier 34.8% investment for $5.5 million. The deal, accounted for as a business combination, includes key assets (technology, customer relationships, trade name) and generated $11.344 million in goodwill from expected post-acquisition synergies to integrate Wevo’s platform into the SolarEdge ONE energy solution for the C&I segment. |
Ampeers Energy GmbH | 2024 | The acquisition involved purchasing minority shares through both transactions with existing shareholders and a share capital increase, with an investment of about $17,000 for a 28.23% stake, and is accounted for using the equity method. This strategic move, aimed at expanding into technology-driven energy solutions, provides access to Ampeers’ ICT platform specializing in programming, operation, and marketing in the energy sector. |
Hark Systems Ltd. | 2023 | SolarEdge acquired Hark Systems for approximately $18.3 million in cash to enhance its energy management capabilities in the C&I market. The transaction, structured as a business combination, recognized $12.3 million in goodwill and key identifiable assets including current technology, customer relationships, and a trade name, thereby augmenting SolarEdge’s IoT and energy analytics offerings. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for SEDG.
- SolarEdge Technologies has partnered with Infineon Technologies to develop next-generation Solid-State Transformer (SST) technology for AI and hyperscale data centers, targeting over 99% efficiency.
- This collaboration signifies SolarEdge's entry into the data center sector, leveraging its DC power conversion expertise alongside Infineon's advanced silicon carbide semiconductor technology.
- The modular 2-5 MW SST platform aims to reduce the size, weight, and carbon footprint of power distribution systems, and the partnership has positively impacted SolarEdge's stock.
- SolarEdge reported Q3 2025 non-GAAP revenues of $340 million, a 21% quarter-over-quarter increase, and a non-GAAP gross margin of 18.8%.
- The company generated $23 million in positive free cash flow in Q3 2025, ending the quarter with approximately $547 million in cash and investments after repaying $342 million of 2025 convertible notes.
- For Q4 2025, non-GAAP gross margin is projected to be between 19-23%, with non-GAAP operating expenses in the range of $85-90 million. The company expects to generate positive free cash flow for Q4 and the full year.
- SolarEdge regained the number one residential inverter market share position in the U.S. in Q2 2025.
- The company announced a collaboration with Infineon to develop a solid-state transformer platform for data centers, with potential financial impact expected in the 2027-2028 timeframe.
- SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. reported revenues of $340.21 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, an 18% increase from the prior quarter, alongside an improved GAAP gross margin of 21.2%.
- The company significantly reduced its GAAP net loss to $50.1 million (or $0.84 per share) in Q3 2025, compared to a net loss of $124.7 million (or $2.13 per share) in the prior quarter.
- SolarEdge generated $25.6 million in cash from operating activities and $22.8 million in free cash flow during the quarter, and its cash and investments portfolio, net of debt, increased to $208.8 million as of September 30, 2025.
- For the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2025, the company anticipates revenues to be in the range of $310 million to $340 million, with a Non-GAAP gross margin between 19% and 23%.
- SolarEdge reported Q3 2025 revenues of $340.21 million, an 18% increase from the prior quarter, with Non-GAAP revenues reaching $339.7 million, up 21%. This marks three consecutive quarters of revenue growth.
- GAAP gross margin improved to 21.2% in Q3 2025 from 11.1% in the prior quarter, and Non-GAAP gross margin reached 18.8% compared to 13.1% previously.
- The company's net loss per share decreased, with a GAAP net loss per share of $0.84 and a Non-GAAP net loss per share of $0.31 for Q3 2025, compared to $2.13 and $0.81 respectively in the prior quarter.
- SolarEdge generated $25.6 million in cash from operating activities and $22.8 million in free cash flow in Q3 2025, a positive shift from cash used in the prior quarter. The cash and investments portfolio, net of debt, grew to $208.8 million as of September 30, 2025.
- For Q4 2025, the company forecasts revenues between $310 million and $340 million, with a Non-GAAP gross margin expected to be 19% to 23%.
- SolarEdge has surpassed 500 MWh of residential battery storage enrolled in Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs across 16 U.S. states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
- The company's VPP technology connects thousands of batteries into coordinated networks to support grid stability and enable homeowners to earn rewards during peak demand.
- Over 40 percent of SolarEdge sites with a battery in the U.S. participate in incentive programs.
- New VPP programs launched this year include those in Arizona (APS, TEP), South Carolina, and New York (National Grid, NYSEG, Rochester Gas & Electric).
- SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. and Solar Landscape have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of SolarEdge's U.S.-manufactured solar technology.
- This agreement will support over 500 commercial rooftop projects across multiple states, scheduled for construction in 2025 and 2026.
- The collaboration aims to accelerate solar deployment on large-scale commercial and industrial rooftops, with SolarEdge's technology helping to meet domestic content requirements.
- SolarEdge's domestic manufacturing facilities have created approximately 2,000 American jobs and contribute to a resilient supply chain.
- SolarEdge Technologies has expanded its U.S. manufacturing footprint by launching a new production facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, which began producing and shipping the SolarEdge 'USA Edition' Home Battery in early 2025.
- This expansion enables SolarEdge to produce its full residential suite of inverters, power optimizers, and batteries domestically, supporting U.S. energy independence and creating over 2,000 manufacturing jobs.
- The Utah-made battery is a high-capacity, DC-coupled lithium-ion system, storing up to 9.7 kWh with an estimated 94.5% roundtrip efficiency, and is one of the first residential batteries to pass the UL9540A unit level test for fire safety hazards, qualifying it for safe indoor installation.
- Complementing this, SolarEdge's Austin, Texas facility has ramped up to a run rate capacity of over 70,000 inverters per quarter, and the Florida facility is on track to reach a capacity of 2 million inverters annually.
- Q1 2025 GAAP revenues reached $219.5M, driven by strong U.S. performance (62% of revenue) and robust shipments totaling approximately 1.2GW .
- GAAP gross margin turned around from -57.2% to approximately 8%, reflecting significant operational improvement .
- Robust cash performance with Q1 operating cash flow of $33.8M and positive free cash flow of $19.8M .
- Q2 2025 guidance projects revenues between $265M and $285M with a target non‑GAAP gross margin of 8‑12%, alongside expected tariff impacts (2% reduction in Q2 and 4‑6% in H2) .
- Strategic initiatives include divesting the tracker business, selling a battery facility, and creating nearly 2,000 U.S. jobs to strengthen financials and regain market share .
- Sequential improvements were noted in operating losses and net losses, with a GAAP net loss of $(98.5)M and a non‑GAAP net loss of $(66.1)M for Q1 .