Superior Performance
In a central inverter-based solar system, any under-performing module can bottleneck the performance of hundreds of its neighbors, harming performance.
Microinverters eliminate the possibility of bottlenecked performance. Each solar module operates independently, maximizing the performance of the system and significantly increasing the system's lifetime energy production.
Higher Uptime
A typical central inverter processes the power of hundreds or thousands of solar modules at once. This puts high levels of stress on the components in the inverter, resulting in frequent breakdowns. And, because central inverters process the power for the entire array, any problem with the inverter results in a complete system outage.
With microinverters, power processing is distributed across the solar array, eliminating any single point of system failure. As a result, systems with Enphase Microinverters achieve an unparalleled system uptime of 99.8%.
In addition, Enphase's Enlighten web monitoring automatically diagnoses and alerts system owners and managers to potential problems in the array. This ensures maximum performance and allows problems to be easily addressed during routine maintenance (like module cleaning) or at the installer's convenience.
Faster Installs at Lower Cost
In addition to simplifying the system design process, the Enphase Microinverter Systems lowers physical plant costs compared to a central inverter.
With no large central inverter device to install, there’s no need for concrete pads, air conditioned huts or chain link fences. In addition, all wiring is standard AC, eliminating significant balance-of-system cost for expensive DC electrical components and safety equipment.
Safer & Easier Management
Enphase Enlighten automatically diagnoses a problem with an inverter or a module and notifies you.
Not only does this protect against prolonged downtime, but it also reduces on-site diagnostics and troubleshooting. You'll know exactly what needs to be fixed, and what equipment is needed to do so.
This ensures maximum performance and allows problems to be easily addressed during routine maintenance (like module cleaning) or at the owner's convenience.
