Product Description

Enphase IQ 8A Micro Inverter With MC4 DC Input Connectors

Enphase newest IQ8 Microinverters are the industry's first grid-forming microinverters with split-phase power conversion capability to convert DC power to AC power efficiently. The brain of the semiconductor-base microinverter is enphase's propriety application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which enables the microinverter to operate in grid-tied or off0drid modes. this chip is built in advance 55nm technology with high speed digital logic and has super-fast response times to changing loads and grid events. alleviation constraints on battery sizing for home energy systems.

• Optimized for high powered 60-cell/120 half-cell, and 72-cell/144half-cell modules
• Max Continuous Output Power: 349 VA
• Recommended PV module input power: 295-500 W
• MPPT Range: 36V – 45V
• Min/Max start voltage: 30V / 58V
• 97.0% CEC Efficiency (@ 240VAC)
• Configurable for variable grid profiles like Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) Rule 14H, California Rule 21, and others

Easy to Install

• Lightweight and compact with plug-n-play connectors
• Faster installation with improved, lighter two-wire cabling
• Power Line Communication (PLC) between components

High productive and reliable

• Optimized for latest high powered 60-cell/120 half-cell, and 72-cell/144half-cell modules
• More than a million cumulative hours of testing
• Class II double-insulated enclosure
• Produce power even when the grid is down

Grid-forming

• Complies with the latest advance grid support
• Remote automatic updates for latest grid requirements
• Configurable to support a wide range of grid profiles
• Meets CA Rule 21 (UL 1741-SA) requirements

Mechanical Data

• Connector type: MC4 locking type
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 212 mm x 175 mm x 30.2 mm (without bracket)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 8.35 in x 6.89 in x 1.19 in (without bracket)
• Weight: 1.08 kg (2.38 lbs)
• Cooling: Natural convection - No fans
• Approved for wet locations: Yes
• Enclosure: Class II double-insulated
• Environmental category / UV exposure rating: NEMA Type 6 / outdoor

25 Year Warranty in the United States, U.S. territories, and Canada

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