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Enphase IQ8 Microinverter specifications
Enphase Model Number IQ8M-72-2-US
Designed for 240 VAC, 72-Cell solar panel systems.

Solar Panel Compatibility 260 W - 460 W
Maximum DC Input 60 V
Peak Power Tracking Voltage 33-45 V
Operating Range 25-58 V
Max DC Short Circuit Current 15 A

Maximum Voltage 264 VAC
Peak output power 330 VA
Maximum continuous output power 325 VA

CEC weighted efficiency Efficiency 97.0%

Enphase IQ8M Microinverter

SKU IQ8m-72-2-US
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Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US Microinverter for 72-Cell Solar Panels

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Enphase's newest series of IQ8M Microinverters are the industry’s first grid-forming microinverters with split-phase power conversion which efficiantly converts DC power to AC power.

The chip in the latest Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US is built using advanced 55nm technology, includes high-speed digital logic functionality and boasts quick response times to grid events and changing loads.

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Part of the Enphase Energy System, IQ8M Microinverters integrate with the Enphase IQ Battery, Enphase IQ Gateway, and the Enphase App monitoring and analysis software.

The new IQ8M Microinverters extend the reliability standards set forth by previous generations and has over a million hours of power-on testing. This thorough testing of proven solid-state technology enables Enphase to have the confidence to provide an industry-leading warranty of up to 25 years.

Microgrid-forming

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

Easy to Install

• Lightweight and compact w/ plug-n-play connectors
• Power Line Communication (PLC) between components
• Faster installation with simple two-wire cabling

Enphase IQ8 microinverter solar contractor installing

Productive and Reliable

• Produce power even when the grid is down
• More than a million hours of testing
• Class II double-insulated enclosure
• Optimized for the latest highpowered PV modules

Enphase IQ Battery Compatible!

• Low upfront cost
• Easy to expand
• Lithium-ion technology
• 10 year battery life expectancy

Learn more about the Enphase IQ Battery Energy Storage System.

Residential Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US Microinverter Solar Systems

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These pre-engineered PV systems include IQ8M microinverters, roof or ground mount, Envoy Energy Management Unit (EMU), Q Aggregator, Q cables, disconnects and breakers. We support our customers in the US with friendly knowledgeable staff that is here to help with your microinverter solar system questions.

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Powerful and lightweight

The Enphase IQ8m-72-2-US Microinverter supports 72-Cell solar panels up to 350 Watts DC.
IQ8M Microinverters redefine reliability standards with more than one million cumulative hours
of power-on testing, enabling an industry-leading limited warranty of up to 25 years.

Easy to Install

• The two-wire Enphase Q Cable is 50 percent lighter than the previous generation of Enphase trunk cable.
• The Enphase Q Aggregator offers simple "plug and play" connection for up to three branches on the roof.
• The Enphase Q Combiner provides further installation and commissioning efficiency.

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Enphase Envoy mounted in the IQ Combiner.

Fully integrated

The Enphase Home Energy Solution with IQ uses a single technology platform for seamless management of the whole PV microinverter system. This consolidated rapid commissioning is simply performed via the Enphase Installer Toolkit.

• Consumption monitoring is available with a metered Envoy and CTs.
• Energy insights provided by the Enlighten Software platform's easy-to-use interface.

Microgrid-forming Technology

Enphase IQ8M micros comply with fixed power factor, voltage and frequency ride-through requirements. All IQ8M micro inverters meet current and known future requirements for distributed solar on utility networks, including Rule 21 in California and Hawaiian Electric Company Rule 14H.

Rapid shutdown ready

The IQ family, like all previous Enphase microinverters, is fully compliant with NEC 2014, 2017, and 2020 rapid shutdown requirements. Unlike string inverters, this capability is built-in, with no additional equipment necessary.

UL Certified

IQ8m-72-2-US Compliance

  • CA Rule 21 (UL 1741-SA)
  • UL 62109-1, UL1741/IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-0003 Class B,
  • CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 107.1-01

This product is UL Listed as PV Rapid Shut Down Equipment and conforms with NEC 2014, NEC 2017, and NEC 2020 section 690.12 and C22.1-2018 Rule 64-218 Rapid Shutdown of PV Systems, for AC and DC conductors, when installed according to manufacturer’s instructions

 

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