Enphase Inverters Perth WA Ultimate Buyers Guide.

Enphase Inverters by Perth Solar Warehouse
Let’s not waste your time telling you the benefits of Enphase inverters. Finding your way to this post, there’s no doubt you’ve had the run through by so-called sales gurus and alternative blogs. You’re here because you want the juice. The information you need to know before committing to an above-average solar investment.

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Enphase microinverters certainly have their place. However, does that automatically qualify them for your installation? No. Fact is, Enphase inverters have successfully evolved, and in 2021 there are selected models/ system combinations you no longer need to consider.

Beyond being sold an outdated model, you need to know if the price is right, especially when combined with your ideal solar panel selection. Once again, Perth Solar Warehouse Tech Support to the rescue with your ultimate product insight!

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Which to avoid?

Enphase is now successfully producing its seventh-generation devices. A result which renders previous generation Enphase models as an avoid on the Perth Solar Warehouse scale of inverter selection. There’s nothing wrong with the past models in their time. However, when investing a reasonable sum into advanced technology, you deserve the latest technology.

Model
Size (W)
Status
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M215
190 – 270 W
Discontinued
Datasheet
M250
210 – 350 W
Discontinued
Datasheet
S230
195 – 285 W
Discontinued
Datasheet
S27
230 – 350 W
Discontinued
Datasheet
iQ6
195 – 330 W
Ageing
Datasheet
iQ6+
235 – 400 W
Ageing
Datasheet

Which to consider?

Here’s the thing with Enphase. The difference in generations will often make little difference for the correct panel size — minor efficiency tweaks, slight output differences, etc. The evolution indeed occurs within the communications gateway, the Enphase Envoy (explained further later). 

Back to the Enphase inverters, so many generations are almost forced as solar panel efficiencies and peak power ratings improve over time. Therefore, it’s necessary to be releasing new inverter models every few years.

Single & Three phase:
Model
Size (W)
Status
Download
iQ7
235 – 350
Available
Datasheet
iQ7+
235 – 440
Available
Datasheet
iQ7A
295 – 460
Available
Datasheet
iQ7X
320 – 460
Available
Datasheet
Optional extra's:
Model
Status
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iQ combiner series
T.B.C
Datasheet
Enpower smart switch
T.B.C
Datasheet
Encharge 3
T.B.C
Datasheet
Encharge 10
T.B.C
Datasheet

In this case, newer or bigger isn’t always better. One must consider the system as a whole to determine which Enphase inverter is better for the task. For Perth and Bunbury region customers, it’s all about combined system AC output. The limiting factor which you must exploit to ensure maximum possible kWh from a system when grid/ feed-in tariff limitations are in play from either Western Power or Synergy.

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What is the warranty?

Australia has some pretty enduring conditions up on the rooftop. Just think of the middle of Summer. That’s why Enphase inverters are equipped with a reliable 10-year product and service warranty.

Different from alternative 5+5-year warranties where the second 5-years is a parts only guarantee. Enphase inverters define consumer assurance with 100% backing if installed to manufacturer specifications.

To ensure your Enphase inverter system is installed to manufacturer specification, ensure you utilise an Enphase endorsed installer such as Perth Solar Warehouse.

Model
Period
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Enphase Inverters
10-years
Warranty
Envoy
5-years
Warranty
Mobile Connect
5-years
Warranty
Consumption CT
5-years
Warranty

Perth Solar Warehouse is a part of certified Enphase Installer Network >

Where are they made?

Much like the Apple iPhone of solar, Enphase is designed in California, assembled in China. As with many alternative advanced solar technology brands, Enphase’s strengths lie within design, technology, software and support. Therefore, manufacturing is successfully outsourced through key partners such as Flextronics in China to ensure such sophistication remains affordable for many.

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What do they cost?

An Enphase system isn’t necessarily “Open Source” and therefore utilising it as a replacement inverter technology to an existing system isn’t practical. Incorporating Enphase inverters as part of a new system though has many unrivalled benefits and cost differentiates manly between module selection and installation variances.

Enphase solar system options (dependant on panel selection):

Size (kW)
Price (from)
Price (to)
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3
$49901
$69901
Price List
6.6
$69901
$129901
Price List
10
$129901
$249901
Price List
  1. Cash payment prices listed for single-level and single roof face dwellings within PSW Installation Zone 1 after STC zone 3 subsidy has been applied. Additional installation costs may apply (inquire). Nominated price range considers all solar panel options available within the Perth Solar Warehouse range. For the most up to date prices customers should complete the “Price List” form and a copy of the Latest Perth Solar Warehouse Solar System Price List will be emailed.

Which is ideal for you?

Here’s the great news. Both current Enphase models work with single & three-phase power supplies. Tick. 

Now, you may be selecting a larger solar panel wattage. However, this doesn’t automatically qualify the IQ7+ as the ideal candidate. Yes, the IQ7+ does possess a larger DC input power range, but the key for most is the nominated AC output power as this defines grid limitations. 

Inverters are built to cope with module oversizing. Your mission is to ensure that baby can output its peak power for longer — a result which exploits grid limitations and is also endorsed by Enphase. 

Enphase Inverter iQ7 by Perth Solar Warehouse

iQ7

  • 250W max output.
  • Single or 3-phase.
  • 96.5% efficiency.
  • IP 66.
  • 212 x 175 x 30.2 mm.
  • 10-year warranty.

IQ7. Why we love it. Ideally suited for 330W solar panels, the Enphase iQ7 maximises the most amount of yield from an individual solar panel.

iQ7 Inverters by Perth Solar Warehouse

iQ7+

  • 295W max output.
  • Single or 3-phase.
  • 96.5% efficiency.
  • IP 66.
  • 212 x 175 x 30.2 mm.
  • 10-year warranty.

IQ7+. Why we love it. Ideally suited for 385W solar panels, the Enphase iQ7 maximises the most amount of yield from modern 370 – 385W solar panel designs.

Popular solar panel options.

Oversize, oversize, oversize! Taking into account the objective is to oversize as much as possible (33% allowable by the Clean Energy Regulator in Australia), selecting any solar panel less than 315W almost seems a waste. You’re investing in superior technology, max it out!

Jinko

Tiger N-Type all-black
  • 390 Wp.
  • N-Type, 132 layered half-cell mono.
  • 20.43% module efficiency.
  • Temp COEF -0.34%/oC.
  • 1855 x 1029 x 30 mm.
  • 25-yr product warranty.
  • 30-yr performance warranty.
NEW 2021

JINKO TIGER N-TYPE. Why we love it. Jinko has made premium N-Type solar cell designs more affordable than ever. Combined with a semi transparent black back sheet, the new Jinko Tiger N-Type Black combines technology and style.

REC

Alpha
  • 370 Wp
  • HJT, 120 half-cell mono.
  • 21.1% module efficiency.
  • Temp COEF -0.26%/oC.
  • Temp COEF -0.26%/oC.
  • 25-yr product warranty.
  • 25-yr performance warranty.

REC Alpha. Why we love it. Now one of the most efficient solar panels commercially available, the award-winning REC Alpha takes performance to the next level with an unmatched temperature coefficient.

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You deserve options. After all, your power requirements and preferences are different from everyone else. Therefore, don’t let us tell you what you need, as Perth’s largest online solar superstore, you tell us what’s important to you.

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