Panasonic associates Enphase Energy for developing high efficiency AC Modules

Panasonic Corporation of North America ventured into a strategic partnership with Enphase Energy for the development of high efficiency AC Modules. 320W Enphase IQ 7X Microinverter offers compatibility with Panasonic’s N Series Photovoltaic (PV) Modules HIT (N325/N330), and will be made available to distributors starting May 2018.

The Enphase IQ 7X Microinverter is compatible with Panasonic’s HIT modules, and the partnership will continue with the co-development of AC Modules (ACM) that will offer significant advantages to integrators and installers. A recent Enphase market survey of installers nationwide affirmed the value-add of AC modules, with significantly lower install times, and additional savings on logistics and overhead costs, making it a preferred choice for installers.

Raghu Belur, Chief Products Officer at Enphase Energy said “Built on our extremely successful IQ platform, the Enphase IQ 7X Microinverter delivers superior performance with 97.5% CEC efficiency, as well as high levels of reliability and safety,” said Raghu Belur, Chief Products Officer at Enphase Energy.”

When combined with the Enphase Envoy Gateway, AC Combiner 2.0 with built-in Revenue Grade Meter (RGM) and disconnects, the Panasonic-Enphase ACMs will provide highly advanced PV systems to home owners and quick installation time for integrators and installers. Compliant with Rapid Shutdown Requirements of NEC 2017, the IQ 7 Microinverter System will significantly lower overhead costs and offer homeowners a safe residential PV systems solution.