Enphase Microinverters

Enphase, the pioneer of the microinverter concept, is a globally leading manufacturer as well as supplier of microinverters. They rank among TIER-1 companies. They are also known for revolutionizing power generation on a global scale. Mr. Raghu Belur and Mr. Martin Fornage established the brand jointly in 2006 in California (USA).

The headquarter of Enphase Energy is based in California & the manufacturing units are in China, Mexico, and India. Of which, the bulk of manufacturing facilities is located in China.

Company Overview

Enphase Energy currently has multiple subsidiaries in more than 130 countries and over 3000 employees. Enphase has done more than 68+ million installations of solar microinverters and installed over 2.5 million solar solutions. The total capacity of shipped solar inverters is more than 23 GW. Enphase Energy has installed the systems in more than 145 countries across the globe.

Enphase microinverters have their presence in the residential, commercial, and utility markets. Since they have the latest and smart technology with the multi-level testing involved in product designing and analysis, you can trust the quality of their products.

Enphase latest microinverters, IQ8P & IQ8HC come with an array of accessories like monitoring, DC connectors, AC Q cables, and 3-phase couplers. These microinverters extend the reliability standards set forth by previous generations.

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Enphase IQ8 Microinverter Series

Enphase has introduced two new microinverters in India: IQ8HC and IQ8P. These smart grid-ready devices are powerful and suitable for the latest high-output solar panels and they also work effortlessly with bifacial modules.

The updated microinverters are more efficient. These devices are also lightweight and compact, making installation quicker and simpler.

The IQ8 microinverters undergo rigorous testing, totaling more than 1 million hours, ensuring top-notch performance and reliability.

Enphase Microinverters Price

If we talk about the price of solar inverters, it depends on various factors, such as:

Load Requirement
Inverter Type (On-Grid/ Off-Grid)
Technology (MPPT / PWM)
The Features of The Solar Inverter

Installation Size (in KW)	Approx. Price (Per Watt)
1 to 5	INR 19 – 23/-
5 to 10	INR 19 – 20/-
10 to 25	INR 17 – 20/-
25 to 50	INR 17 – 19/-
50 to 100	INR 17 – 18/-
100 to 500	INR 16 – 18/-

**Note: Above price of the Enphase microinverter (including 5% GST & 1% transportation) can vary +/- 10-20% depending on location and project size. To get the best prices on Enphase microinverters, contact 011 4353 6666.

Micro-Inverters vs String Inverters

There are two types of solar inverters available in the market: Solar microinverter & String Inverters.

In a string solar inverter, all solar modules get connected with the help of a string, and this string is connected to the inverter box, which is a large-sized box. This box needs a big space to set up. String inverters convert the total energy based on the lowest-performing panel. So, all panels must be behaving at similar levels for the most energy to be gained from the system. If one panel has a branch shading it by 30%, you will only receive 70% of your total system’s possible production.

On the other hand, microinverters are much smaller and connected right behind every solar module individually. So, there is no need for any extra space for these inverters. They convert each panel’s DC to AC at the source of creation. Each microinverter works independently from the rest of the panels, converting the amount of energy that each solar panel is generating. Microinverters tend to cost a bit more but are a crucial part of getting the most energy out of systems with unique specifications.

If we compare the solar micro inverter with the string inverter in terms of performance, the string inverter’s efficiency lies between 94% to 96%. In the case of solar microinverters, it can be 98% or above.

In the case of a string inverter, there is only one inverter for the whole solar solution. If the inverter fails to perform then the whole system will shut down. Besides this, in the string inverter, all panels are connected through a string, and there are power losses in power transfer.

Microinverters do not require any replacement after a specified period like string inverters.

Failure of micro-inverter stops producing power only from the panel to which it is connected.

The installed system will be more easily expanded with a micro-inverter solution.

Also Read: Are Microinverters Better Than String Inverters for My Solar System?

Certifications

For solar inverter efficiency, certain certifications have been ensured by the government to meet the solar inverters standardization criteria. These days, several organizations are offering worldwide recognized certifications such as UL, ANSI, NIST, SEMI, SAC, CENELIC, IEC, and many more.

IEC certification is considered the most prominent among all these. Enphase microinverters have IEC certification.

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Warranty & Service

Enphase microinverters have a 10-years standard warranty that is expandable for 15 or 25 years depending on the inverter model. The consumer can avail of the warranty extension within 06 months of the installation of the solar inverter and for this, the consumer will have to pay a one-time payment fee.

Research & Development

They have over 230 US patents and over 75 non-US patents, and many additional patents pending around the world.

Enphase Energy Awards

Best Places to Work – Bay Area, 2015
20 Most Innovative Companies, 2015
#1 Power Electronics Monitoring, 2013
#1 Residential Inverter Supplier, 2013
Technology Pioneer, 2013
14th Fastest Growing Company, 2013
Paul Nahi, Entrepreneurial Excellence in Technology

Enphase Energy Projects

Commissioned 103 kWp rooftop solar project in Bengaluru
Commissioned 719 kWp rooftop solar project in Florida
Enphase Energy announced that 603 Solar deployed a 16.8-kW DC solar array on Shelburne

Where Can You Buy Enphase Microinverters?

Ornate Solar is the official partner of Enphase Energy in India. If you are planning to buy the new IQ8 series- IQ8HC and IQ8P connect with us to get the best prices.

Ornate Solar is a leading solar company with 8+ years of experience in the industry and the mission to reimagine the way solar is installed worldwide.

By partnering with the best-in-class solar brands and innovating our high-quality solutions, (panels, inverters, accessories, InRoof), we develop and deliver solutions that are modern, reliable, and effective.

For more information please give us a call at 011 4353 6666.

About The Author

Kamini Gupta is the Content Developer at Ornate Solar. She is a solar enthusiast and has worked with several well-known solar brands and experts in India. She is also a poet and a storyteller and has performed in many open mics events.