SolarEdge vs Huawei – Which Solar System Is Better for Your Home?
A Clear, Human, No-Nonsense Guide from Veep Energy
When homeowners start researching solar PV systems, one question comes up again and again:
“What’s the difference between SolarEdge and Huawei – and why do Veep Energy often recommend SolarEdge?”
The short answer: both are excellent, but they are fundamentally different technologies designed for different types of roofs, shading conditions, and long-term plans. At Veep Energy, we install both systems depending entirely on what will deliver the highest output and lowest lifetime cost for the customer.
This article breaks down the real engineering differences in a simple, human, sales-friendly way — backed by the same technical comparison sheet we use internally when designing systems for clients.
1. The Big Difference: Optimisers vs String Inverters
SolarEdge → Full Panel Optimisation System
Every panel has an electronic optimiser.
This means:
✔ Each panel works independently
✔ Shading on one panel doesn’t drag down the others
✔ You get per-panel visibility, per-panel performance, and per-panel safety
✔ Best possible production on complex or multi-roof installations
Huawei → String Inverter System (Optional Optimisers)
Huawei performs extremely well on simple roofs with clean sunshine.
Optimisers are optional, and not used by default.
This means:
✔ Excellent efficiency on simple roofs
✔ Lower pricing
✔ Great hybrid system with modular battery (LUNA)
But:
✘ Shading on one panel reduces the full string
✘ No per-panel monitoring unless optimisers are added
✘ Less granular safety control
2. Full Comparison Table (as in your Word document)
SolarEdge_vs_Huawei_Summary
| Category | SolarEdge | Huawei |
|---|---|---|
| System Type | Per-panel optimised | String inverter + optional optimisers |
| Shading Performance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good |
| Monitoring | Full per-panel | System-level (panel-level optional) |
| Safety Features | SafeDC™, Arc Detection | AFCI, Rapid Shutdown |
| Battery | SolarEdge Home Battery | Huawei LUNA modular |
| Battery Warranty | 10 years, no cycle limit | 10 years |
| Inverter Warranty | 12 years | 10 years |
| Efficiency | Highest under real conditions | Very high (ideal conditions) |
| Flexibility | Best for expansion, EV, backup | Great modular battery options |
| Price | Slightly higher | Slightly lower |
| Best For | Performance, shading, complex roofs | Best value, simple roofs |
3. Visual Comparison Chart
Below is a simplified graphic comparing the most common decision-making factors (warranties, shading performance, safety, monitoring).
You can upload this directly to your Veep website or blog section.
📈 SolarEdge vs Huawei – Key Feature Chart
4. So Which One Should You Choose?
At Veep Energy, we keep it simple:
Choose SolarEdge if you want…
✔ Maximum performance
✔ Complex roofs or multiple roof faces
✔ Shading tolerance
✔ Per-panel monitoring
✔ Best safety system in the industry
✔ Longest warranties
✔ Future-proofing for battery + EV + backup
This is our top recommendation for 80% of Irish homes that have any shading, dormers, chimneys, or split-roof layouts.
Choose Huawei if you want…
✔ Best value for money
✔ Clean, simple roof with perfect sun
✔ Very reliable hybrid inverter
✔ Excellent modular LUNA battery
✔ Lower upfront cost
This is ideal for bungalows, simple south-facing roofs, or new builds with zero shading.
5. Why Veep Energy Installs Both Systems
We are not tied to any one brand.
We design every system from scratch using:
✔ Your roof layout
✔ Real shading data
✔ Your electricity usage profile
✔ Your future upgrade plans
Our job is simple:
Choose the system that gives you the highest return and zero headaches.
