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More efficient solar
Enphase Energy Micro-inverter System main
Enphase Energy reaps 5 to 25 percent more power from solar roofs by placing a small inverter—which changes DC current to AC—under each panel. Most systems use one big inverter, which requires a wiring setup that limits each panel’s output to that of the worst performer. To shrink inverters, Enphase replaced some analog parts with digital ones. From $200; enphaseenergy.com
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Awesome product! I saw them at Solar International 2008 in San Diego. They have an excellent product and offer a full line of support; Inverter, Energy Management, Web based reporting... Yeowsir! I want this on my roof!
21 out of 25 people found this comment helpfulfrom Decatur , Illinois
The missing link between the panel and the power company grid . Fantastic product and conservatively priced .
14 out of 17 people found this comment helpfulIt is way too expensive.
5 out of 19 people found this comment helpfulYES! they have finely solved one(among many) achillies heel of solar!
it is pretty expensive; but adding extra solar panels would be easier and cheaper because the whole system wouldn't have to be rerouted and you wouldn't have to replace the the exsisting inverter.
9 out of 10 people found this comment helpful