Micro-inverters have been available since 1993 however; it was years later before a commercially successful micro-inverter was launched.
Now microinverters are an awesome bit of kit – the recently launched IQ 7 range from Enphase is smart, simple and gives even more energy than ever before, so the increased initial outlay is a no brainer. Here’s why…
5 Reasons why Microinverters are worth the extra cost.
- Higher yield – each panel has its own inverter (and therefore its own MPPT) so the whole system is running at the highest level at all times
- Improved safety – the DC-AC conversion happens on the roof so there is never any high-voltage DC electricity travelling in to the property.
- Warranty gains – lower power and heat loads put less stress on the unit so the manufacturers offer longer warranties – Enphase IQ7 has 20yrs!
- Expandable systems – new panels can be added to an array at any time, and do not even have to be the same rating as existing panels.
- Monitoring – depending on circumstances, web-based panel by panel monitoring for installers and homeowners is available.
Installer Benefits
The benefits to installers are simple – peace of mind, fitting good quality hardware means less trouble in the long run. Time saved – typically fitting time is reduced with microinverters – the Enphase IQ 7 offers quick plug-and-play cables. Lastly, and what must be of most interest to installers, is the increased profit margin due to the raised cost of hardware – result!
The Enphase IQ System
Previous generations of Enphase microinverters set reliability standards that the IQ7 has exceed, following extensive testing Enphase has provided an industry-leading warranty of 20years. The IQ7 Microinverters are part of the Enphase Total Management System which includes the Enphase Envoy-S™ and the Enphase Enlighten™ monitoring and analysis software.
The Enphase Total Management System
- IQ 7/7+ Microinverter – to suit all panels from 60, 72 + 96 cells
- Enphase AC Battery – pairs seamlessly with Enphase microinverters and other solar technologies
- Enphase Envoy – The networking hub of the Enphase system connects each microinverter to Enlighten monitoring software.
- Accessories – supporting faster, simpler, and more reliable installations.
- Enphase Enlighten and Apps – in-depth insights for system owners and installers.
Enphase Energy delivers energy management technology for the solar industry that increases energy production, simplifies design and installation, improves system uptime and reliability, reduces fire safety risk and provides a platform for intelligent energy management. Its semiconductor-based microinverter system converts energy at the individual solar module level and brings a system-based high-technology approach to solar energy generation, storage, control and management.
Enphase Energy is a NASDAQ-listed energy technology company headquartered in Petaluma, California. Enphase designs and manufactures software-driven home energy solutions that span solar generation, energy storage and web-based monitoring and control. Enphase has shipped about ten million micro solar inverters, known as “microinverters”, sold primarily into the residential and commercial markets in North America, Europe and Australia. Microinverters convert the direct current power from the solar panel (DC) directly into grid-compatible alternating current (AC) for use or export. Enphase was the first company to successfully commercialise the microinverter on a wide scale, and remains the market leader. Join our ZERO Home Bills Community. BEST Products from the BEST Brands at BEST Prices for ZERO Home Bills on ZEROhomebills.com by Solaranna.
Training on Installation and Maintenance of Enphase IQ7 Products
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