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Enphase makes microinverters – small inverters fitted under each panel – plus home batteries and the Enlighten monitoring app. You buy Enphase equipment through an installer rather than from Enphase directly.
| Type | Equipment maker |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Ways to pay | Equipment sold through installers |
| Where | Nationwide through installers. |
| Warranty & service | IQ8 microinverters carry a 25-year limited warranty (Enphase warranty document). Check the warranty for the exact model you are quoted. |
| Owner rating | No reviews yet |
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IQ8 series microinverters carry a 25-year limited warranty.
Enphase equipment is usually installed and supported through solar installers.
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