Sell more solar using less roof space with our smartest, most powerful microinverters ever. Designed to match the latest generation of high-output solar modules, Enphase IQ8 Microinverters deliver superior reliability, safety, and quality for residential and commercial solar systems.
Learn more about the differences between Enphase IQ8HC & IQ8AC Microinverters here
There is no enforced DC/AC ratio and maximum input power. Modules can be paired as long as the maximum input voltage is not exceeded and maximum input current of the inverter at the lowest and highest temperatures are respected.
The smart-grid ready Enphase IQ 8AC Microinverter is a high current variant of the seventh-generation IQ platform and is designed for 54-cell/108 half-cell, 60-cell/120 half-cell, 66-cell/132 half-cell, 72-cell/144 half-cell modules.
All IQ Microinverters are all-weather with an IP67 certification. A double-insulated, corrosion-resistant polymer housing means they’re rated to withstand just about anything Mother Nature can throw at them.
Learn more on IQ8AC Microinverter product page
There is no enforced DC/AC ratio and maximum input power. Modules can be paired as long as the maximum input voltage is not exceeded and maximum input current of the inverter at the lowest and highest temperatures are respected.
The smart-grid ready Enphase IQ 8HC Microinverter is a high power, high current variant of the seventh-generation IQ platform and is designed for 54-cell/108 half-cell, 60-cell/120 half-cell, 66-cell/132 half-cell, 72-cell/144 half-cell modules.
All IQ Microinverters are all-weather with an IP67 certification. A double-insulated, corrosion-resistant polymer housing means they’re rated to withstand just about anything Mother Nature can throw at them.
Learn more on IQ8HC Microinverter product page
The AC Solar Warehouse range of Enphase Solar Distribution Boards accommodates the Envoy Communications Gateway and all of the electrical hardware required to install an Enphase system. The Enphase Solar Distribution Boards save valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning.
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Part of the Enphase Energy System IQ8Series Microinverters integrates with the IQ Battery, IQ Gateway, and the EnphaseApp monitoring and analysis software.
IQ8 Series Microinverters redefine reliability standards with more than 1 million cumulative hours of power-on testing, enabling an industry-leading limited warranty of up to 15 years, extendable to 20 and 25 years.
Production and storage circuit integrated Neutral Sensing-protection device with PLC-Phase coupler (multi-phase) and DC current injection monitoring.
Install microinverters quickly and safely with IQ Cabling. With multi-phase IQ Cabling, the installed capacity is automatically distributed evenly across all three phases.
Supports latest high-current PV modules and all common PV module powers and cell architectures
Lightweight and fast installation with simple AC cabling
Patented Burst Mode technology provides increased energy production. Low-voltage DC and rapid shutdown for the ultimate fire safety
Solar installers can purchase IQ8 microinverters from AC Solar Warehouse – Australia and New Zealand’s largest Enphase distributor. We hold stock in our Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Cairns and Auckland warehouses. Please contact us on:
ph: 07 4028 3979 (Australia)
ph: 09 222 2262 (New Zealand)
Email: sales@acsolarwarehouse.com
The IQ8AC and IQ8HC will be available in July 2023. Pre-orders are now available.
Specification sheets can be downloaded for each Enphase micro inverter from the online store
The IQ8 Microinverters will generate more energy per square metre. IQ8 Microinverters support the latest high-current solar modules using M10 wafers with a higher DC current handling capacity of 14 A. In comparison, IQ7A Microinverters support up to 10.2 A.
The IQ8HC Microinverter has a power output of 380 VA which assists in paring with high wattage and current PV modules up to 505 W for STC rebates.
Yes, you just need to ensure the Envoy has the latest software.
IQ8 Series Microinverters cannot be mixed together with previous generations of Enphase microinverters (IQ7 Series, IQ6 Series, etc) on the same IQ Gateway.
IQ Micros require an Envoy-S Metered to work. M-Series micros work with both Envoy-R and Envoy-S Metered.
The IQ Relay must be installed with any IQ8 system. It ensures compliance to Australian Standards requirements. The IQ Relay de-energises micro inverter during grid abnormalities and it improves overall system quality.
Every branch of IQ8 microinverters is required to be fed through a IQ relay, unless another anti-islanding device is used like the IQ System controller.
The IQ relay provides a mechanical point of isolation for grid protection and anti-islanding as required by clause 7.2 of Australian Standard AS NZS 4777.2 – 2015 Grid connection of energy systems via inverters – inverter requirements.
The IQ relay is ideally installed adjacent to the Main Switch (Inverter Supply) at the main switchboard. However, because of the space restrictions that often exist in the main switchboard, AC Solar Warehouse provides pre-wired Enphase Solar Distribution Boards which contain the IQ Relay, the Envoy, and all other components required to complete an Enphase IQ8 installation.
Yes.
Maximum number of IQ8AC microinverters per single phase 20A (L+N) branch circuit is 11
Maximum number of IQ8AC microinverters per three phase 20A (3L+N) branch circuit is 39
Maximum number of IQ8HC microinverters per single phase 20A (L+N) branch circuit is 10
Maximum number of IQ8HC microinverters per three phase 20A (3L+N) branch circuit is 36
Recommended maximum units per single/multi-phase IQ Cable section to reduce voltage rise in IQ Cable
IQ8AC microinverters single phase (L+N) – 8
IQ8AC microinverters three phase (3L+N) – 18
IQ8HC microinverters single phase (L+N) – 8
IQ8HC microinverters three phase (3L+N) – 18
It is recommended to centre feed IQ Cable within microinverter branch circuits to minimize the voltage rise. These design limits should ensure voltage rise and line conductor resistance on the IQ Cable are maintained within acceptable limits. In locations with risk of high grid voltage at the point of connection, it may be necessary to decrease the maximum number of microinverters on the IQ Cable section by as much as 50%.
Yes, the IQ Microinverter System can be used for commercial applications.
The IQ System uses the Q-Cable, a light-weight, 2-wire cable that no longer requires an earth conductor on the roof. This is because the IQ series microinverters are double insulated and hence do not require earthing.
Yes
IQ8 Microinverters will be backed by an industry-leading 15-year limited warranty as standard, extendable to 20 or 25 years.
IQ8 Microinverters will deliver grid-agnostic capability when used as part of the Enphase Energy System with an IQ System Controller 3 INT and IQ Battery 5P to provide backup power.
Yes. Existing IQ Gateway (Metered), IQ Relay (single-phase and multi-phase), and all existing IQ Cable variants will work with IQ8 Microinverters.
Yes, IQ8 Microinverters will be compatible with the IQ Battery 5P and IQ System Controller 3 INT.
The installation and commissioning process remains the same. IQ8 Microinverters must be commissioned using the Enphase Installer App version 3.27.1 or above. IQ8 Microinverters require gateway software version 7.6.168 or higher, if your Gateway has a lower software revision it will be upgraded using the Installer App during commissioning. Please note that we don’t support mixing IQ7 Series and IQ8 Series Microinverters in the same system.
When Enphase set out to develop the IQ System, they wanted to not only streamline the product for better performance within the smallest package but also streamline the installation process for a quicker and more effective installation. The IQ System saves time before you even reach the job site, simplifying stock management, packing more lightweight microinverters per box to reduce trips up the ladder, and bundling cables so they can be easily taken to the roof. It helps that the two-wire Q Cable uses less conductors and weighs 50 percent less than its predecessor, the trunk cable. The IQ System was introduced to the US market in early 2017 where installers and systems owners have been benefitting from the new design.
IQ reduces electrical component parts count
One of the challenges of conventional solar installations is efficiently managing stock of components required for the installation. The AC Solar Warehouse Enphase Solar Distribution Board with the IQ Envoy communications gateway combines multiple electrical enclosures into one, eliminating the need for a separate subboard, Envoy enclosure, and AC disconnect, as well as all the hardware to connect these pieces together.
IQ improves design flexibility
One of the inherent limitations of string inverter systems is the need to always complete a loop in the electrical design. With DC solar systems, there’s no opportunity to branch off to islanded arrays on complex rooftops or in response to on-the-fly design changes. The onsite-wireable connectors in the IQ System allow for safe and simple connections from any open connector and the ability to center feed any section of cable up to a 20-amp limit allowing the system to be built as a tree with branches rather than a constricted linear design. The lighter two-wire Q Cable also makes it easier to handle wire management, whether that means fastening cable to rails or to the solar module frame using standard clips in a rail-less mounting system.
IQ enables faster commissioning
A new generation of power line carrier communications made it possible to remove the neutral conductor from the Enphase cabling system and results in new Envoys for the IQ System. This, along with new embedded software, results in a notable improvement in microinverter detection during commissioning. Because the neutral line shares a circuit with other electrical devices in the house, devices that carry a lot of noise on the line, detection could take as long as 15-20 minutes. During testing, the IQ Envoy detected a full set of 20 microinverters in less than 5 minutes. Detection might not always be so fast, but we expect the new communications to cut the time in half. All the process improvements in the IQ System build upon an industry-leading home energy solution that comes with built-in advanced grid functionality often required by utilities. As grid conditions change, Enphase’s ability to report on each microinverter’s performance and remotely push firmware updates to the field will prevent the need for costly, time-consuming, and unnecessary site visits.
What’s in the name
Enphase named their latest microinverter technology the IQ because it’s very intelligent, for homeowners and especially for installers. They placed the letter Q in front of their new cabling accessories because Q stands for “quick”.
Performance, Reliability and Safety
The IQ design is now a global SKU (Stock Keeping Unit), which means manufacturing only one type of inverter globally. This provides a focus on one inverter design and increased mass production delivering even greater reliability and performance. Enphase has demonstrated this in Australia with unmatched reliability never seen in solar inverters. You install it, it works. It’s as simple as that! Using IQ microinverters means there are no dangerous DC voltages which completely eliminates the risk of solar fires. To find out more about solar fires please click here
The high-powered, smart grid ready 1Q8 Series Microinverters are designed to match the latest generation high output PV modules. The IQ8 Series Microinverters has the highest energy production and reliability standards in the industry and with rapid shutdown functionality it meets the highest safety standards.
The high-powered, smart grid ready 1Q8 Series Microinverters are designed to match the latest generation high output PV modules. The IQ8 Series Microinverters has the highest energy production and reliability standards in the industry and with rapid shutdown functionality it meets the highest safety standards.
The new Enphase Energy IQ7A microinverter specifically designed to operate with 60 cell, 66 cell and 72 cell modules
The Enphase IQ7X Microinverter is built on the seventh-generation platform and achieves the highest efficiency for module-level power electronics.
The smart-grid ready Enphase IQ 7+ Microinverter is built on the seventh-generation platform and achieves the highest efficiency for module-level power electronics.
The smart-grid ready Enphase IQ7 Microinverter is built on the seventh-generation platform and achieves the highest efficiency for module-level power electronics.
The Enphase® Envoy-S Metered communications gateway delivers solar production and energy consumption data to Enphase® Enlighten monitoring and analysis software for comprehensive, remote maintenance and management of the Enphase System.
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning.
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning.
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning.
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning.
Weatherproof outdoor enclosure for the Enphase AC Battery
The Enphase IQ Cable and accessories are part of the seventh generation Enphase IQ System.
The Enphase IQ Cable and accessories are part of the seventh generation Enphase IQ System.
Terminator cap for unused cable ends
Sealing cap for unused IQ cable connectors
Enphase IQ Cable disconnect tool for Q Cable connectors, MC4 and Amphenol DC connectors, and AC module mount
Enphase Q Cable male field-wireable connector requires MC4 crimp tool for connections to Q Cable or RAW Q Cable
Enphase IQ Cable female field-wireable connector requires MC4 crimp tool for connections to IQ Cable or RAW IQ Cable
12 AWG Unterminated weather resistant cable suitable for field-wireable connectors - No connectors included
IQ Relay controller for voltage/frequency compliance for single-phase systems
Relay controller for voltage/frequency compliance for three-phase systems
Used to fasten cabling to the racking or to secure looped cabling
The fastest and easiest way to install Enphase commercial solar systems. Includes all of the electrical hardware required to install three-phase Enphase solar systems over 15kW.
Conventional AC Isolator supplied with two-hole gland accommodating the Q cable and 4mm2 earth for the rails
AC Isolator supplied with a bulkhead Q connector pre-installed and prewired to eliminate the need to strip and terminate the Q cable on site.
The Enphase IQ Cable and accessories are part of the seventh generation Enphase IQ System.
The Enphase IQ Cable and accessories are part of the seventh generation Enphase IQ System.
These glands have been designed specifically for Enphase IQ7 installations. One hole is sized for the AC IQ cable and the other for a 4mm earth bond to the rails.
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving money
Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
80 amp CT suitable for Enphase IQ Gateway Metered + DRM
400 amp CT suitable for Enphase IQ Gateway Metered + DRM
The phase coupler - 2 phase allows the Enphase Envoy to communicate to microinverters and/or AC batteries when they are installed across 2 phases.
100 amp CT suitable for Enphase IQ Gateway-S Metered + DRM
The phase coupler - 3 phase allows the Enphase Envoy to communicate to microinverters and/or AC batteries when they are installed across 3 phases.
200 amp CT suitable for Enphase Envoy-S Metered + DRM
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
1000A Split Core Current Transformer (CT) for Enphase microinverter system
500A Split Core Current Transformer (CT) for Enphase microinverter system
Use Power Line Communication bridges if the Envoy needs to be located away from the broadband router and WiFi is unavailable
Ferrite core for use in suppressing electrical noise to improve Power Line Carrier (PLC) communications. Suitable for use on Enphase Microinverter systems
Suitable for joining Enphase Q cable up to 4 core.
AC Solar Warehouse AC Battery label kits are fully compliant with relevant standards.
Three phase AC isolator for use on Enphase and SolarEdge solar systems
Single phase AC isolator for use on Enphase and SolarEdge solar systems
The Enphase Mobile Connect cellular modem and data plan provide easy and reliable networking of an Enphase System without needing to rely on an internet connection at the site.
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
The Enphase Solar Distribution Board saves valuable time on site, eliminates wiring problems and speeds up commissioning. Saving you money
Modem to use the mobile phone network to communicate with either an Enphase or SolarEdge system.
The Enphase Frame Mount (Compatible with IQ Series) allows mounting of the micro inverter to a solar panel frame. There is a version for 35mm frames and a version for 40mm frames
The Enphase Frame Mount (Compatible with IQ Series) allows mounting of the micro inverter to a solar panel frame. There is a version for 35mm frames and a version for 40mm frames
Used to connect IQ7 and IQ7+ microinverters to the solar module (genuine MC4 connectors)
Terminator cap for round Q Cable ends 300mm x 200mm x 200mm
100kW Commercial Enphase switchboard with Grid Protection Relay (GPR). Ideal for commercial solar systems using Enphase Microinverters.
Solar Distribution Board designed for commercial Enphase systems up to 92kW (up to 252 microinverters) - contact us for other system sizes. Includes additional contactor to meet Ergon, Energex and Ausgrid requirements.
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