ENPHASE MICRO INVERTER

IQ8+ Microinverters: Grid-Forming with Split-Phase Conversion for
Efficient DC to AC Power in Residential and Commercial Solar Systems

Performance

Performance

One Hundred Percent

Warranty

Energy Monitoring

Enphase IQ8+ Micro Inverter

The Proprietary ASIC of IQ8+ Microinverters: Enabling Efficient Grid-Tied and Off-Grid Operations with High-Speed Response and Integration with Enphase Energy System”

“IQ8+ Microinverters incorporate Enphase Energy System components, including IQ Battery, IQ Gateway, and Enphase App, and redefine reliability standards with extensive testing and an industry-leading warranty.”

“Installation of IQ8+ Microinverters is hassle-free with Q-DCC-2 adapter cable and MC4 connectors, and conforms to regulatory standards when following manufacturer’s instructions.

How It Works

Enphase IQ8+ is installed behind each panel in the system, which enables them to function independently. Since every single panel is connected to its own microinverter unit, power production in the system is significantly efficient. It requires Envoy gateway to function.

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Performance

Enphase IQ 8+ microinverter reaches the highest efficiency at 96.5 percent and can increase your energy production by seven percent on average.

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Monitoring

A software application Enphase Enlighten (available for Android, iOS, and desktop platforms) provides you visibility into the performance of your microinverter and each individual module in the system.

Reliability

Reliability

Enphase IQ 8+ has undergone accumulated power-on testing of one million hours, which makes it one of the most durable solar inverters in the market.

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Warranty

The company provides the industry-best warranty of 25 years – a key benefit when evaluating your return on investment (ROI).

Communication

Communication

The communication between the Enphase IQ 8+ and the Envoy gateway takes place through programmable logic control (PLC) technology.

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MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions (HxWxD) 212 mm x 175 mm x 30.2 mm
Weight 1.08 kg
Ambient Temperature Range 40ºC to +65ºC
Cooling Passive – No Fans
Number of Microinverters 6 units (Width 172 mm / 6.7-inch, Length 212 mm / 8.3-inch, Height 30 mm / 1.2 inch, weight 1.08 kgs / 2.38 lbs each microinverter)
EFFICIENCY @240 V @208 V
Peak Efficiency 97.5 % 97.3 %
CEC Weighted Efficiency 97.0 % 97.0 %
Compatibility Production monitoring compatibility with Envoy communication gateway
Compatible with 60-cell and 72-cell PV module
Works efficiently with Q CableTM system and accessories
INPUT DATA (DC)
Commonly Used Module Pairings¹ 235 W – 440 W +
Module Compatibility 60-cell/120 half-cell and 72- cell/144 half-cell PV modules
Maximum Input DC Voltage 60 V
Peak Power Tracking Voltage 27 V – 45 V
Operating Range 16 V – 60 V
Min/Max Start Voltage 22 V / 60 V
Max DC Short Circuit Current 15 A
Overvoltage Class DC port II
DC Port Backfeed Current 0 A
OUTPUT DATA (AC)
Peak Output Power 295 VA/td>
Max. Continuous Output Current 1.21 A (240 V) 1.39 A (208 V)
Nominal (L-L) Voltage/Range² 240 V / 208 V / 211-264 V / 183-229 V
Nominal Frequency 60 Hz
Extended Frequency Range 47 – 68 Hz
AC Short Circuit Fault Current Over 3 Cycles 5.8 Arms
Max. Units Per 20 A (L-L) Branch Circuit³ 13 (240 VAC) 11 (208 VAC)
Overvoltage Class AC port III
AC Port Backfeed Current 18 mA
Power Factor Setting 1.0
Power Factor (Adjustable) 0.85 leading 0.85 lagging
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Microinverters String Invertors
Efficiency Highest Lower
Shading on one Panel Affect the Output of other Panels No Yes
Ability to Track the Production of Each Individual Panel Yes No
Performance on Complex Roof Layouts Good Poor
Warranty Up to 25 Years (When integrated with solar panels) 5-10 Years

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Enhanced Power Harvesting From Your Solar

Enphase Invertor IQ 8+ is the Smartest Way to Go

Enphase IQ8+ microinverter hold a clear advantage over other solar inverters in the market. It helps you easily control and track the performance of each solar panel and optimize each of them for maximum output.  Whether you are a new and retrofit solar customer, Enphase IQ8+ is a smart and intelligent choice. 

Microinverters

Efficiency

Highest

Shading on one Panel Affect the Output of other Panels

No

Ability to Track the Production of Each Individual Panel

Yes

Performance on Complex Roof Layouts

Good

Warranty

Up to 25 Years (When integrated with solar panels)

String Invertors

Efficiency

Lower

Shading on one Panel Affect the Output of other Panels

Yes

Ability to Track the Production of Each Individual Panel

No

Performance on Complex Roof Layouts

Poor

Warranty

5-10 Years

Efficiency

Peak Efficiency

CEC Weighted Efficiency

@240 V

97.5 %

97.0 %

@208 V

97.3 %

97.0 %

Compatibility

1. Production monitoring compatibility with Envoy communication gateway
2. Compatible with 60-cell and 72-cell PV module
3. Works efficiently with Q CableTM system and accessories

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Input Data (DC)

Commonly Used Module Pairings¹

235 W – 440 W +

Module Compatibility

60-cell/120 half-cell and 72- cell/144 half-cell PV modules

Maximum Input DC Voltage

60 V

Peak Power Tracking Voltage

27 V – 45 V

Operating Range

16 V – 60 V

Min/Max Start Voltage

22 V / 60 V

Max DC Short Circuit Current

15 A

Overvoltage Class DC port

II

DC Port Backfeed Current

0 A

Output Data (AC)

Peak Output Power

295 VA/td

Max. Continuous Output Current

1.21 A (240 V) 1.39 A (208 V)

Nominal (L-L) Voltage/Range²

240 V / 208 V / 211-264 V / 183-229 V

Nominal Frequency

60 Hz

Extended Frequency Range

47 – 68 Hz

AC Short Circuit Fault Current Over 3 Cycles

5.8 Arms

Max. Units Per 20 A (L-L) Branch Circuit³

13 (240 VAC) 11 (208 VAC)

Overvoltage Class AC port

III

AC Port Backfeed Current

18 mA

Power Factor (Adjustable)

0.85 leading 0.85 lagging

Power Factor Setting

1.0

Mechanical Data

Dimensions (HxWxD)

212 mm x 175 mm x 30.2 mm

Ambient Temperature Range

40ºC to +65ºC

Cooling

Passive – No Fans

Number of Microinverters

6 units (Width 172 mm / 6.7-inch, Length 212 mm / 8.3-inch, Height 30 mm / 1.2 inch, weight 1.08 kgs / 2.38 lbs each microinverter)

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