Energy 101

Q meets A

Ever wonder what happens to solar power on a cloudy day or how solar saves money? You aren’t alone. Our customers have questions, and we have answers.

Solar: Where to start

Here are the right questions to ask before contacting an installer.

Microinverter advantage

Inverters turn DC electricity into AC electricity, but there's much more to this story.

Solar savings

Solar savings

Learn how adding solar to your home can reduce electricity costs year-round.

Financing solar

You have options when going solar—learn the pros and cons of each choice.

Choosing a system

Learn the differences between Enphase's energy systems.

Choosing a solar panel

Enphase IQ Microinverters work with many solar panels. Here's how to choose.

Installing a solar system

From permitting to interconnection—here's what to expect when going solar.

Solar and re-roofing

If you wait to add solar until re-roofing, you may be leaving savings behind.

Solar when the grid fails

Solar can keep the lights on during an outage with batteries or Sunlight Backup.

Storm preparedness

Severe weather can knock out power—features like Storm Guard can prepare you.

Batteries vs. generators

Evaluate generators versus batteries and learn how they work together.

Battery chemistry

Not all lithium-ion batteries are the same. Learn the differences.

Solar power and clouds

Learn how to save money with solar panels, even in cloudy climates.

Solar and the shade

Trees are beautiful, but they shade solar systems. Microinverters can help.

Electrical loads

To understand solar's benefits, first know your electricity demands.

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Apps and solar

Learn how the Enphase App makes the power of the sun manageable.

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Solar and EVs

Learn how to reduce your fuel costs and drive on sunshine with a solar system.

Grid services

Learn how some utilities are paying customers for their stored energy.

Microinverter 101

The power of microinverters

Let us show you how Enphase IQ Microinverters make solar safer, more efficient, and more powerful.

Questions? Contact us. We’ll help you build your system, today.

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