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Here is a comparison between Enphase's IQ8D and IQ7+ micro inverters. The differences are highlighted in the table below:
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Enphase IQ8D |
Enphase IQ7+ |
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Part Number | Part Number | ||
IQ8D-72-E-US | IQ7PLUS-72-2-US | ||
Availability | Availability | ||
Coming Soon | Now | ||
Peak power output | Peak power output | ||
640 VA | 295 VA | ||
Modules per inverter | Modules per inverter | ||
2 | 1 | ||
Phase Three-phase sensing | Phase Single-phase | ||
Service voltage 208V | Service voltage 208V and 240V | ||
Weight 1.54 kg | Weight 1.08 kg | ||
Loss of phase Built-in | Loss of phase With external NPR | ||
Rapid shutdown compliant Yes | Rapid shutdown compliant Yes | ||
Auto phase balancing, V/F ride-through Yes | Auto phase balancing, V/F ride-through No | ||
# of modules per branch, 208V (kWdc/branch) 18 (7.6 kW) | # of modules per branch, 208V (kWdc/branch) 11 (4.3 kW) | ||
Three-phase cables Dedicated three-phase QD cabling | Three-phase cables No |
Conclusion of IQ8D vs IQ7+:
Enphase IQ7+ micro inverters are available for purchase, and IQ8 micro inverters are coming soon. Please contact info@renvu.com for more information.
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