Panel-level conversion
Each module operates with its own microinverter, which can help an array manage differences in shade, orientation, or module performance.
Panel-level microinverter
Enphase IQ8+
A compact inverter installed beneath each solar module, converting DC power to usable AC at the panel and giving the system module-level visibility.
Continuous output290 VA
Grid connection240 V split phase
ProtectionIP67 enclosure
Limited warrantyUp to 25 years
How it helps
One inverter per panel changes how the system behaves.
With a microinverter beneath each module, every panel converts its own power. That supports panel-level monitoring and prevents one inverter from becoming the single conversion point for the entire array.
Module-level insight
The Enphase platform can show panel-level system performance, making production visibility and troubleshooting more granular.
Backup-ready architecture
IQ8 is grid-forming technology, but outage operation requires the correct Enphase system controller, storage, and approved design—it does not provide backup by itself.
You value panel-level control and system visibility.
- Your roof has multiple planes or varying sun exposure
- You want panel-level production monitoring
- You prefer distributed power conversion
- You may build toward an Enphase storage ecosystem
IQ8+ at a glance
| Model | IQ8PLUS-72-M-US |
|---|---|
| Max continuous AC | 290 VA |
| Nominal grid voltage | 240 V |
| Connector option | MC4 |
| Architecture | Software-defined, grid-forming |
Design note
Panel wattage and inverter output are not the same number.
The microinverter should be matched to the module’s voltage, current, and expected operating conditions—not selected from wattage alone. A higher-watt panel can be intentionally paired with a lower AC rating, but the design should account for expected clipping and annual production.
Sunlight backup and battery backup require additional compatible Enphase equipment. A standard grid-tied IQ8+ system shuts down during an outage unless it is designed and commissioned for an approved backup configuration.