ENPHASE Energy-Ensemble IQ 8 Microinverter

To date, IQ8 is the smartest microinverter ever produced by Enphase. These are the first microinverters to possess grid-forming and split-phase conversion capabilities, which bring the efficiency of these devices to an entirely new level. Reliability has also been vastly improved. Enphase has conducted extensive power-on testing, exceeding 1 million cumulative hours. Now the company is offering a limited warranty of up to 25 years, which is one of the best in the industry.

The brain of the IQ8 is a powerful 55 nm chip. This proprietary solution enables the device to work both in grid-tie and off-grid modes. Record-breaking response times to shifting loads and other events eliminate some of the battery-sizing limitations, granting your PV system extra flexibility. IQ8 microinverters form part of Enphase IQ family of devices. It means they can be easily integrated with the Battery, Gateway and Enphase App for performance-tracking and analysis.

The microinverters are sold with plug and play MC4 connectors, making the installation fast with little effort required. The devices are listed by UL as Rapid Shutdown Equipment. They also meet a number of important regulations, such as CA Rule 21 (UL 1741-SA) requirements.

Key Features

• 1,000,000 hours of testing and Сlass 2 double-insulated enclosure guarantee superb reliability
• Advanced grid support compliance with automated updates for the newest requirements
• Two-wire cabling, low weight, small size and plug and play connectors for easy installation
• The IQ8 continues to produce power even when the grid is down
• Adapted to work with high-powered 60-cell (120 half-cell) modules
• Support a high number of grid profiles
• 235 – 350 W input power
• 25 – 48 V operating range
• 245 VA peak output