Enphase 0.38kW single phase 3Φ/1Φ (0.24-0.64)kW IQ8 series

0.38 kW Grid type Single Phase solar inverter available in Black color with 1MPPT inputs for solar panels. This Enphase Model can charge an Electric Vehicle (EV) or can communicate with a smart grid ready Heat Pump.

IsEnphase a good inverter ?

Enphase is an inverter brand from USA.Enphase has launced a model 0.38kW H-240-72-2-USof series 3Φ/1Φ (0.24-0.64)kW IQ8 which is of Grid type , meaning that it can connect to both solar panels and energy storage battery. The efficiency of 0.38kW H-240-72-2-US is 97%.

Is Enphase better than comparable brands SolarEdge?

Enphase the 0.38kW H-240-72-2-US model of series 3Φ/1Φ (0.24-0.64)kW IQ8 has 1 MPPT ( Maximum point tracking ) input for solar panel arrays , which can face 1 directions of your rooftop. If solar portion of your rooftop faces multiple directions then then home owner should purchase a multiple MPPT inverter. Select inverter only which are compatible with the latest solar panel models. This model has a max input curent capability of 15 Amps, where as industry trend is to choose a model with a min current capability of 15 Amps or more , especially when using high efficiency solar panels.

Will the inverter model Enphase 0.38kW H-240-72-2-US be able to connect to loads in the first first 60 seconds without tripping ?

This 0.38kW model can be overloaded to 0.38 kW for always seconds which is useful to avoid inverter tripping (shutting off) for loads like aircon , motor etc. which create surge power on the solar inverter for the first few seconds. Select the following models of inverter for best compatibility to all your home appliances

Does the inverter have the latest solar inverter technology ?

By 2025 thousands of residential inverters like you will be able to together create a stable national grid. This will result in additional income for the home owner. This series 3Φ/1Φ (0.24-0.64)kW IQ8 of Enphase connects to distributed grid and perform advanced Grid-Support Grid forming Functions as a Distributed Energy Resource (DER) which is becoming common in developed countriesSuch smart inverters sense the grid (i.e. voltage and frequency) and can respond individually in ways that help maintain grid stability rather than just shutting off like tradional solar inverters. Select the best [Grid forming residential VPP inverters] (https://www.pathtogreenhomes.com/?url=/what-is-vpp-and-solar-inverters).

Can the model do solar electric vehicle charging ?

A non Smart solar inverter treats all household loads including Electric vehicle equally. The real time capability of the solar inverter to deliver maximum power to the electric vehicle is called PV Optimised. This model can charge an Electric Vehicle (EV) in a PV optimised or forecast based manner, when solar power should feed the car and not the household loads. Select in [pathtogreenhomes.com] (pathtogreenhomes.com). The best EV charging solar inverter with PV optimization capability.

Can this model work with smart grid ready heat pumps ?

A non smart solar inverter treats all household loads including Heat pump equally. The real time capability of the solar inverter is to put last priority as the heat pump , with excess solar power used for space heating or space cooling .The priority of smart inverters shoud be as follows 1st EV, 2nd household loads , 3rd battery charging and lastly heat pumps. . This Enphase model can communicate with a smart grid ready Heat Pump. Select in [pathtogreenhomes.com] (pathtogreenhomes.com) the best Heat pump- compatible solar inverter

This model is not integrated with reliable 3rd party weather forecasting services.

What is the warranty of Enphase solar inverter ?

The standard warranty of this model 3Φ/1Φ (0.24-0.64)kW IQ8 is 25 years.Extended warranty may be seperately purchased. PathtoGreenhomes recommends solar inverter to have 12 years+ warranty to at least match product warranty of solar panels