Enphase Energy
1420 N. McDowell Blvd | Petuluma CA 94954Consumer Reviews of Enphase Energy Solar panels
My system was installed 8 years ago and I've had a 70% failure rate. The first inverter failed a year after they went online. At first this wasn't a big deal, I'd contact enphase and eventually (a month or two later) they'd send me a replacement, I'd swap inverters and send the failed ones back. But then a couple years ago they decided that they would only allow "professional installers" to replace the inverters. It took me 9 months to get a failed inverter replaced. I had two more inverters fail 3 months ago and I can't get any of the installers in my area to even call me back. From reading the complaints online, apparently enphase only pays the installers chump change to service the inverters and for most installers it's not worth their time.
So now you can't get them replaced. A 15-25 year warranty is worthless if you can't get them to honor it.
Enphase is just screwing their customers left and right, I'm surprised their still in business.... read more
Awesome results with LG AC modules factory fitted w/Enphase IQ6+
11/04/2018I installed my own system comprised of 27 LG330E1C-A5 AC modules which are LG Neon 2 panels factory fitted with Enphase IQ6+ ACM microinverters. The design and installation could not have been easier using all the IQ system components. The performance results are awesome as the panel and inverter are matched to deliver optimized output in an elegant design that is easy to deploy and upkeep.... read more
My enphase system is a disaster! 6 weeks after install, I was informed by the middleman company I used that one of my microinvertors is bad. I wondered how that could be possible when I have a monitoring app....
WELL.... it turns out that the free app doesn't tell you much of anything at all....
If you want to know if you have bad parts, you have to pay EXTRA! Oh, and if you want to know if your system is producing more than you're consuming, you have to purchase and install ADDITIONAL components at an extra cost! That sounds completely honest, right?? NO!... read more
Company Description
We make solar simple and energy smart.
Enphase Energy brings a system-based, high-tech approach to solar energy, leveraging expertise in semiconductor integration, power electronics and networking technologies to continually advance the performance, intelligence and reliability of solar energy systems.
Enphase's vision is to make solar simple and energy smart so everyone is empowered to create a zero energy footprint for themselves, their home and their business. Our mission is to build the world's finest networked energy system and revolutionize power generation on a global scale - one solar panel, one kilowatt hour at a time. By combining the power of solar energy and the proven advantages of communications technology, Enphase Energy products make solar power systems productive, reliable, smart and safe, increasing the energy harvest of solar panels by up to 25 percent. Enphase Energy, a publicly-held company based in Northern California, is led by veterans from the solar, telecom, networking and software industries, and backed by leaders from throughout the solar power industry.
Only Enphase Energy brings a system-based, high-tech approach to solar energy, leveraging expertise in semiconductor integration, power electronics and networking technologies to continually advance the performance, intelligence and reliability of solar energy systems. The Enphase System includes our revolutionary microinverter, groundbreaking data collection and transmission equipment, and web-based analytics and management tools.
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393 Reviews
Enphase, crappy products and even worse customer support
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/14/2018
My system was installed 8 years ago and I've had a 70% failure rate. The first inverter failed a year after they went online. At first this wasn't a big deal, I'd contact enphase and eventually (a month or two later) they'd send me a replacement, I'd swap inverters and send the failed ones back. But then a couple years ago they decided that they would only allow "professional installers" to replace the inverters. It took me 9 months to get a failed inverter replaced. I had two more inverters fail 3 months ago and I can't get any of the installers in my area to even call me back. From reading the complaints online, apparently enphase only pays the installers chump change to service the inverters and for most installers it's not worth their time.
So now you can't get them replaced. A 15-25 year warranty is worthless if you can't get them to honor it.
Enphase is just screwing their customers left and right, I'm surprised their still in business.... read more
Awesome results with LG AC modules factory fitted w/Enphase IQ6+
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/04/2018
I installed my own system comprised of 27 LG330E1C-A5 AC modules which are LG Neon 2 panels factory fitted with Enphase IQ6+ ACM microinverters. The design and installation could not have been easier using all the IQ system components. The performance results are awesome as the panel and inverter are matched to deliver optimized output in an elegant design that is easy to deploy and upkeep.... read more
Hidden costs! Shady practices!
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/12/2018
My enphase system is a disaster! 6 weeks after install, I was informed by the middleman company I used that one of my microinvertors is bad. I wondered how that could be possible when I have a monitoring app....
WELL.... it turns out that the free app doesn't tell you much of anything at all....
If you want to know if you have bad parts, you have to pay EXTRA! Oh, and if you want to know if your system is producing more than you're consuming, you have to purchase and install ADDITIONAL components at an extra cost! That sounds completely honest, right?? NO!... read more
An Enphase microinverter solar PV system is the way to go...
Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/28/2018
I installed my own 20kW 6-string Enphase solar system in 2013. Using M215 and M250 models, I have 87 microinverters, and have yet to have a single problem. It really matters that your installer knows what they are doing. A lot of system problems can be traced back to them. Enphase's M190 and M210 were problem models, but as far as I know, Enphase has an IQ7-based RMA fulfillment which can solve the problem. Solar systems with central string inverters can completely fail, but not with Enphase's solution. Even if a microinverter failure occurs, Enphase's solution will keep on working. It turns a crisis into a problem. Enphase is safer and has better longevity, also.... read more
Your on your own
Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/28/2018
The owner of 12.5 kw of Panasonic/Sanyo panels, 30 enphase and 20 ABB micro inverters. I only comment on my situation and if you don't believe me I'll give you the login info for ABB and Enphase on my personal sites so you can observe daily for yourself. 6 years and I'm not sure if I've ever strung 2 days together with all my Enphase inverters working at the same time. All the ABB inverters have done is work. Never failed even one time. Now Enphase is trying to lay off responsibility for their product failure on the professional installer. They don't even build repairs for a 6 year old inverter! If my installer wasn't fighting for me "tooth and nail" I'd be in real trouble. Enphase claimed because some of the inverters were moved by the installer to a new home that voided the 25 year warranty, even though nothing like that was ever stated on the contract. Buyer beware, at least that has been my experience.... read more
Installed my own system 2.5kW
Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/19/2018
Be wary of fake reviews. Enphase products are superior and the competition knows this and is scared. Everything about the product is simpler and more efficient from installation to monitoring individual panels to the warranty process. Failure rate is very low. And there is an on/off grid product hitting the market in the first half of 2019. Call lots of installers to get ideas. Don't settle. Best deal is to install yourself.... read more
Shit micro converters
Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/14/2018
The warranty they offer doesn't exist. My panels haven't produced anything since 7/11/18. Solar max did the installation... They too are as useless as their equipment.... read more
2nd Enphase Envoy unit in as many years.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/18/2018
My installer said Enphase would notify me via email whenever there were any problems with my Enphase Envoy. I was told that Enphase monitors my 42 panels and would immediately notify me of problem. You can forget about even talking to someone at Enphase when problems happen. They kick you back to the installer whose knowledge is limited to installation. They have horrible customer service and refuse to help customers that own their inferior product. Stay away.... read more
Enphase=Individual panel inverter for maximum control & flexibil
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/01/2018
Top of the Enphase line at the time of installation. Pros: Individual to each panel; Allows for panel by panel reporting; If 1 panel goes bad, allows others to operate normally; 25 Year Warranty CON: Maximum output capped at 290Watts, even when used with 350-375 Watt or higher rated panels; Not future proofed, as equipment has not kept up with technology & progress. Enphase microinverters should not be behind the power output of solar panels on the market today or in the near future. Enphase should offer products that can maximize the panels offered today and in the near future. Why should I loose 60 Watts in output PER PANEL that my LG-NeonR 350 panels can produce with an inverter clipping output at 290 Watts. Thats 60 Watts x 20 panels for a loss at peak efficiency of about 1,200 Watts in output. (Yes I am aware that there is some minimal loss in converting DC to AC, but not 60 Watts worth per panel.) I was not aware of the clipping until just before my system was installed. With state law regulatory changes, I was under a deadline to have the system installed.... read more
Enphase Inverter is a Good Fit!
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/02/2018
The Enphase inverter seems to be a good match with our LG 350 panels, and was recommended by Southard Solar company for their reliability and efficiency. So far no problems and the entire system is performing even better that we had anticipated!... read more
Enphase microinverters have a defect and fail after a few years
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/04/2018
I had 21 panels installed in 2012 and 8 of the defective M 210 microinverters have failed. The company knows they are defective. My installer (E2 Solar, great company) has replaced 7 of the micro inverters free of charge but now Enphase will no longer reimburse them for the replacement costs. I still have 13 micro inverters which are destined to fail but will have to pay $99.00 per module replaced! another almost $1300.00 over and above the original cost. Yet Enphase claims a 15 year warranty but won't pay to have their defective product replaced. Class action suit in the making.... read more
Multiple panels not working and Enphase no help
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/31/2018
4 of my 22 panels are no longer working. My installer has gone out of business and Enphase says there is nothing they can do to help me. They cannot help me find a new installer and cannot help me troubleshoot my system. This was a huge investment and is not worth the money.... read more
microinverters work
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/29/2018
We love the idea of not having one large inverter mounted and, if it fails the whole system is down. With a 25 year warranty we can be assured that our system will continue to work. Additionally, the monitoring is so easy to use and verify production... read more
Enphase Micro-Inverters
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/22/2018
All but 1 of 18 has required replacing with an average life of ~4 years. All replaced inverters have been at no cost. At no time has an inverter failure affected the output of other than the connected panel.... read more
ENPHASE
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/10/2018
The Enphase system gives a detailed feedback on performance which I find very reasuring.
inverters keep breaking down
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/01/2018
inverters keep breaking down. keep calling them for replacement, but now they refused to pay for labor. the solar installer want to charge an arm and a leg to replace the damaged inverter. if manufacture's product is so shitty, and keeps breaking down, why should i pay for the labor???
stay away from Enphase Solar system! go for solar city. labor & parts repair included.... read more
Conplicated
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/28/2018
Emphanse is the worst system to instal for an instaler to make splices takes half an hour to get one if you dont destroy and waste 5 units the complicated wire system makes installing harder for every one -5 stars if i could... read more
Review added by Jim from Keaau
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/20/2018
I can't say that the system has ever reached the 5 KW that it is supposed to.
Review added by ALafoya1986
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/16/2018
Also American made and its a micro inverter!
Review added by Solar 2018
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/13/2018
Great brand approved by one of my closest dear friend who installs solar!
Review added by SatisfiedKen
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/12/2018
Seems to be functioning fine. The enphase software serves the purpose that we need.
Review added by JMM22
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/11/2018
Love the Enphase MyEnlighten Web based information page. I can see that each panel and inverter is working and how much power is being generated each hour.... read more
Review added by Esposito
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/08/2018
so far my experience with this brand is great.
Review added by haichua2000
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/06/2018
The micro-inverter has been working great!
Review added by RW
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/25/2018
The ability to login to MyEnphase from a PC or the Phone app and view your (past & present) Electrical production and consumption (if consumption current transformers are added/installed) is great.... read more
Review added by KT7
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/23/2018
The monitoring provided by Enphase is great to watch and see when your house is using electricity and when your panels are making electricity for you. I'm also able to see when a panel is having an issue which is a plus (snow covered panel alerts in the monitor so you can clear it off).... read more
Review added by KT7
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/23/2018
The monitoring provided by Enphase is great to watch and see when your house is using electricity and when your panels are making electricity for you. I'm also able to see when a panel is having an issue which is a plus (snow covered panel alerts in the monitor so you can clear it off).... read more
Review added by rrc
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/21/2018
I am dissatisified that Enphase will not provide technical support directly to any consumer/owner of their product. I am required to direct all questions and concerns through my installer/maintenance provider.... read more
Review added by Shelley7
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/18/2018
These microinverters are underneath the panels. They’re nice because you don’t have to have a big box next to your breaker panel.... read more
Review added by MGuns
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/13/2018
It is great to go online and see the hourly, daily, monthly production and to get the monthly report from Enphase. Sunstore also tracks the productivity and will let us know if they see a problem.... read more
Review added by BillSD
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/10/2018
Provides visibility of performance. We had work done on the roof and needed to disconnect the panels. They called us to see if there was problem.... read more
Review added by garnetchik
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/08/2018
I didn't really know much about solar panels, I trusted the SunLux representative to guide me and so far, I could not be more pleased.... read more
Review added by OffTheGridinRioRancho
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/07/2018
Reliable energy production ready for our home or the grid.
Review added by Theresa M
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/04/2018
Im not sure of the model, I just looked at the paperwork they left me.
Review added by Mookel
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/04/2018
The City inspector was impressed and apparently this is a newer model inverter than he's seeing with other companies.... read more
Review added by johnboyst77
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/03/2018
I can only go by my experience as an electrician. These are the best out there and will last.
Review added by D. Garrison
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/29/2017
This was the main reason i went with YouVee, the inverter per panel prevents a single point of failure and supports a small foot print in my garage and exterior wall. The software app monitors output from each panel that simplifies future system maintenance if required.... read more
Review added by Romain
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/29/2017
They also seem to be working but can't really say much more on them.
Review added by Andee
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/27/2017
Daily information is always easily read on our computer or cell phone.
Review added by Stmturbine
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/27/2017
My previous installation used a single string inverter. The Enphase micro-inverters seem to be far superior, especially in the area of data. I can tell exactly what each panel is producing. This helps me troubleshoot any output issues such as shading, dirty panel, etc.... read more
Review added by keydee
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/20/2017
Enphase microinverters are based on the most advanced inverter technology on the market. Compared with other products I can only agree if I look at the specs and price.... read more
Review added by Zoe
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/19/2017
Monitoring is very user friendly and fun to look at it.
Review added by Cook Family
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/17/2017
My kids think the monitoring app is pretty cool. I like that it'll keep me up to date automatically with monthly emailed production reports... Awesome.... read more
Review added by NS-Decatur
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/12/2017
Thus far, everything seems to be working quite well.
Review added by New York
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/07/2017
Can't see them they are under the panels that's why the install looks nice. I don't have a bunch of stuff on the side of my home. I can monitor each panel each inverter from my computer and see my production everyday and every month.... read more
Review added by Happy Solar Man
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/04/2017
One inverter has failed and needs to be repaired or replaced.
Enphase Energy has a nice website I can log onto to monitor my system's performance at all times.... read more
Review added by Happy Solar Man
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/04/2017
The system was installed one year ago. One inverter has failed and needs to be either repaired or replaced.
Enphase Energy has an Internet website that I can easily log onto and see how the system is performing.... read more
Review added by Mrs. Saunders
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/27/2017
I like that I can monitor my system with these inverters every 15 minutes. My husband has an engineering background and checking up on our systems production is very important to him.... read more
Review added by HONESTREVIEWS
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/27/2017
Should have gone string inverter with optimiser so i can run batteries for a plug and play system, Aurics is going to cost me 10k plus on top of my 20k system for more equipment, install and design for a battery backup system.... read more
Review added by Corrine G.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/25/2017
I really like that I'm able to plug a battery into this system in the future when the price becomes cost effective, which will allow me to go off grid.... read more
Review added by markystarky
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/21/2017
It's too soon for me to make any comments on the inverter.
Review added by Twinshavehorns
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/21/2017
Again, I have done quite a bit of research and the micro inverters are much much better according to Customers and companies than the string inverters that operate similar to Christmas tree lights…... read more
Review added by Charles L.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/19/2017
I like that they individually power each panel so that shade on other panels isn't a factor. Also if their is ever an issue I can replace one inverter versus the inverter for the entire system. I also like the monitoring that comes with it.... read more
Review added by Alex. .
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/18/2017
Just set up my monitoring and excited to see the production of my new system on my cell phone and iPad.... read more
Review added by Danno
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/17/2017
Individual panels are independent of each other, modulating independently. Other brands modulate the whole system down below peak conditions.... read more
After almost 5 years, still good
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/17/2017
I have 24 M215-60-2LL-S22 micro inverters on a 5.88KW system put into service in January 2013 and so far none has failed.... read more
Review added by DebTB
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/17/2017
Enphase has backed their products to a stellar degree!! They replaced a system monitor that went bad outside the warranty period.... read more
Review added by DanaL01
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/11/2017
Great website for monitoring indivudual panel/inverter performance!
Review added by Karen D
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/09/2017
Very pleased with Enver Solar and their product. We did a lot of research and believe we purchased a solid product.... read more
Review added by Saucier1013
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/06/2017
I've not had any problems that's always thumbs up for me
Review added by Shanon S.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/04/2017
We decided on Micro Inverters because they're more efficient than standard string inverters and came with a 25 year warranty.... read more
Review added by Richard Pacheco
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/04/2017
The monitoring with these inverters is really convenient. I can check on it to make sure that my panels are producing the energy that they're supposed to. I also like the 25 year warranty on it.... read more
Review added by Hal Stuart
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/02/2017
We expect the microinverters to be as durable as the panels.
Review added by cjs556
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/01/2017
The inverters log data on each individual panel and display the data on a nicely designed website. Since each panel gets its own micro-inverter, you would easily be able to tell if there's a problem with one individual panel or inverter.... read more
Review added by Vinayak
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/01/2017
I do not know much about inverters. But they are working great.
Review added by debbiealejo
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/28/2017
This inverter is optimal for the conditions experienced in the inland empire.
Review added by J-rod
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/27/2017
Enphase Energy has a very user friendly app that allows you to monitor your production values
Review added by Eastchester
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/25/2017
They each have their own micro-inverters. So if one goes down or in the shade, the others still work.... read more
Review added by James_Barth
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/23/2017
excellent micros inverters on each panel with 25 year warranty on inverters, EnPhase load center is WiFi enabled and allows me to track energy creation at any time from anywhere. Also great app for showing daily, weekly and monthly and lifetime energy creation.... read more
Review added by Mario.Juarez
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/18/2017
it works great. i get a monthly performance report.
Review added by Kevin H.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/14/2017
Didn't want one inverter on the side of the house that if it goes out I've got no production and make for a cleaner install. And after one year no problems what so ever.... read more
Review added by Greenenergy37
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/12/2017
I like the simplicity and efficiency of the built-in microinverter in the panel itself.
Review added by Toy
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/11/2017
I haven’t had any problems with the inverters. I get a report each month on the system.
Poor Customer Support
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/11/2017
Bought my M250's in June/2017 for my project, at that time they were on the approved CEC list.
Now here in October/2017, I am trying to get my NEM agreement from SCE and they are no longer on the Approved list. Enphase is not even trying to work with the CEC because they have plans to discontinue
the M250 inverter. So here I sit with $2000 worth of inverters that I cannot use, and will have to spend another $3000 to get some that are approved.... read more
Review added by Solar17
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/10/2017
Latest generation of Enphase microinverter. From reading, their powerline signaling now occurs line to line instead of line to neutral which improves the noise performance and scan rate of the inverters by the Envoy. We went with micro-inverters instead of a centralized inverters since we do not have a good place to have a large centralized inverted. An centralized SMA inverter with the ability to have some power during a power failure would be something to think about though but we have a generator to handle grid power failures. We would also need optimizers since we have shading issues during various times of the day.... read more
Review added by debbiealejo
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/09/2017
Just installed so unable to determine but purchased based on other reviews.
Review added by RichardW
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/07/2017
Again, not being familiar with other brands, all I can say is I have been happy with their performance. As mentioned above, I had one (out of 30) fail. A quick call to Solar Power Pros, and Bill had a replacement unit installed in short order (no charge). Please don't focus on one failure; that can easily happen with any piece of electronic equipment. What I want to point out is the service Solar Power Pros provided in fixing the problem. This is what is nice about a small company; calling directly to the owner, no two week waiting list to have the problem checked out, having two of his installers out right away to take care of the problem.
As for inverters, I would highly recommend going with individual (micro) inverters (rather than one big central inverter). The individual inverters are more efficient, and have a longer life span than a central inverter.... read more
Review added by dmid
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/07/2017
Not a single issue with the inverters since install two years ago
Review added by Dreamergirl
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/06/2017
Great warranty and so nice that it's all plug and play.
Review added by jscheema
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/28/2017
Awesome, can check online, updates every 3 hours.
20% failure
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/26/2017
My system, 28 panels, has been in for 7 years now. The first 2-3 years was trouble free. Then the micro inverters started to fail. Enphase is VERY unresponsive and there customer helpline is terrible. On top of that, the Encore system and service I pay for, that is suppose to alert me to problems, does not. I only see a problem if look at my system on line. Not impressed at all. If I was to do it again, I would avoid the micro inverters and/or Enphase... read more
Review added by dstancil
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/25/2017
Seems from the research I've done and was supplied by Net Zero that the panel and inverter system is a win. Both integrated to work with each other seamlessly. The monitoring system is a great feature and it gives you real time data to let you observe your new PV system at work.... read more
Review added by sandpiper
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/24/2017
Some concerns about company viability. Enphase is losing money and may not survive.
Review added by Graceful84
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/21/2017
I don't know much about inverters, but from the monitoring system, everything seems to be in proper working order.... read more
Review added by Carbon Footprint Reducer
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/15/2017
I wanted this type because Dale (salesman) told me these have a 90% performance guarantee after 21 years, and even at thirty years they should perform @ 86%. So, to me, this was to say that they would continue to provide me with the 3kW for a longer period of time.... read more
Review added by DTH
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/15/2017
The systems seems to be operating as expected. We will see how the system holds up.
Review added by Ennaid
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/12/2017
I don't know how to rate inverter as it has just been turned on
Review added by Dunger
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/06/2017
Heard that these are good inverters (at least from the reviews posted on the web).
had a 14.1 kw system installed in May 2011 using Sunpower panels and Enphase micro inverters M120.
the first year produced approx 9,000 kw/h of power, that was for 8 months. and using 6 hours of good sun daily 14 1 kw /hr x 6hrs sun x 240 days = 20,000., my 9,000kw/hr was less than 50/%
2012 , 2013 and 6 months of 2014 the yearly output gets worse and I am embarrassed to show you the numbers..
2015, 2016 and to date in 2017 it would appear that 60% of my ENPHASE MICRO INVERTERS M120 have some some type of failure issue and of the remaining 40% that indicate they are operational ,my production is showing 1kw / hr.
I am about to take action with my installer, who is aware of my issues, and at this point will wait and see what ENPHASE is going to do about my situation.
I roughly estimate that over the 6 yrs of operation I should have produced at a minimum 150,000
my utility meter shows that my total production is 26,000, I will be updating this review after I get feed back from ENPHASE.
FYI my installer has informed me that ENPHASE may or may not pay the labor costs to this warranty claim, I will also keep you posted on the outcome of this issue., you can contact me by e-mail ynotynot81@hotmail.com... read more
they have dispatched all parts required for the upgrade.
South Coast Solar, will not schedule me wit a date to have my system upgraded, its been over 4 moths since they received the parts, I'm not happy with their service.
they keep making excuses,
They should be aware that South Coast Solar are not doing the correct procedure by a client using a anaphase product. I hope someone from Enphase will read this comment and give me a call
337-335-8377, I have a story to tell
they were very fast to respond when they wanted paid for the installation $125,000.
but what a difference when they have an obligation to fix a bad system that they chose and installed.
Enphase have done their part and I congratulate them , I can not scythe same about Sunpower South Coast Solar, they are a disgraseto the solar industry and Sun power need to keep them in the rear view mirror,
I am happy to communicate with anyone from South Coast Solar / Enphase and Sunpower,
my system has Sunpower panels installed
Anthony Thomas Cunningham 337-335-8377
they were very fast to respond when they wanted paid for the installation $125,000.
but what a difference when they have an obligation to fix a bad system that they chose and installed.
Enphase have done their part and I congratulate them , I can not say the same about Sunpower South Coast Solar, they are a disgrace to the solar industry and Sun power need to keep them in the rear view mirror,
I am happy to communicate with anyone from South Coast Solar / Enphase and Sunpower,
my system has Sunpower panels installed
Anthony Thomas Cunningham 337-335-8377
Review added by Robandersonsantamaria
Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/17/2017
Enphase with the Envoy module and accompanying app allows me to see the power generation 24/7 in both my homes on the same app without having to logout. Very happy with the solution!... read more
Review added by pissed asd customer
Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/14/2017
i cannot comment because i can no longer monitor my systems performance since asd went bankrupt and there is either no portal access or no data posted on it... read more
Review added by Gino_A.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/07/2017
The micro inverters appear to be of high quality are working well.
Review added by Teh1337rt
Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/05/2017
I like converting all my energy to AC right at the panels. That way, I only have 240V going to the combination box, a much safer design than power optimizers.... read more
Review added by madammayer
Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/03/2017
find a co-op to assist in finding local contractors and negotiate
I did my own negotiating and got a better deal then the local co-op
and i found a good company to do business with... read more
Review added by WJM
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/25/2017
Being able to get daily updates on each panel is a real plus.
Review added by C.M.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/23/2017
Same sentiments apply as the ones expressed above.
Review added by dancer@kitestrings.net
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/22/2017
They work well. I am able to follow the amount of output of each panel online. I have one tree that casts a shadow along the bottom row when the sun is low in the winter months. I can watch the shadow move online as the output for each panel dips.... read more
Review added by MarkS
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/20/2017
I like that there is a separate inverter for each panel. If one inverter was to go down the rest keep working.... read more
Review added by Mark E
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/17/2017
So far, the microinverters are producing 10 watts more than their rated 280VA maximum continuous output power, a welcome surprise. (The inverters have a 290VA peak power output, but they're able to maintain this peak for longer than I expected, i.e., more than 2 hours.)... read more
Review added by Don cannoli
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/15/2017
Like the idea of plug and play if one goes out the others keep working
Review added by Uconnmichael
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/13/2017
There was one inverter had a glitch after install and wasn't "reporting" but apparently was still producing. This was fixed within a few weeks of noticing the issue. No problems since. Very convenient to see the live production on with the online software.... read more
Review added by MOtter
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/12/2017
I like the capabilities of the micro-inverter system and the ability to monitor the system and production.... read more
Review added by Fl-Sunlover
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/11/2017
I know less about what is good and not good in this area. I do think micro-inverters are the way to go. I think they require less solar input to begin producing electricity. The monitoring options are great. Lot's of data; even enough for a retired engineer.... read more
Review added by joma
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/10/2017
We can monitor our system production in real time which I think is a very nice feature.
Review added by Sheryl2016
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/10/2017
I like the ability to monitor my system from my phone.
Review added by Artie
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/03/2017
No appliances or systems have failed since the installation 3 months ago.
Review added by EvDriver
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/03/2017
Unfortunately I had to replace multiple Inverters already. Edge customer service took care of me very well.... read more
Review added by Joshh
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/30/2017
The inverters haven't experienced any issues or concerns.
Review added by Moose1
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/29/2017
Again - not my area of expertise - but they work
Review added by Quinville
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/28/2017
After researching on the internet these met our needs the best.
Review added by Denie
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/27/2017
As construction professionals, we like this model for it's safety features.
Review added by vinceb1974
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/23/2017
I love the remote monitoring and specific information down the the individual panel level these inverters offer me.... read more
Review added by k_Johnson
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/22/2017
Enphase diagnostics, monitoring and logging are great.
Review added by Ron Pie
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/20/2017
They make it easy to trouble shoot and repair if there is ever a problem
Enphase doesn't honor warranty on labor costs
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/19/2017
I had Enphase microinverters installed for each of my 27 panels in 2010, after 4 or 5 years the inverters started failing, about 6 - 8 per year. Enphase sent new inverters and solar installer begrudingly installed them while complaining that Enphase didn't reimburse at a level that was worth their while. Now I have another 6 inverters that have gone bad this year and Enphase has told installers that they are no longer reimbursing for labor for inverters older than 2 years! This passes the cost for labor to me -$450 dollars. I am looking into other means of getting them to honor their original agreement.... read more
Review added by specter
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/15/2017
If you want plug and play, this inverter is the way to go. If you are a geek type and love to see stats and real time numbers, this inverter is not going to show you too much. They have their enlighten website that will show you data for your system, but it cost extra to get the enhanced data to see panel by panel data. This inverter also has NO user changeable settings on it so you get what you get. If the company goes out of business, I don't think you are going to be able to get any data off the inverter / panels anymore unless you have a stand alone energy management / monitoring system like a TED system for example.
To be honest, I would strongly suggest a monitoring system like The Energy Detective as a fine example if you really want to know what your panels / house / overall energy situation is. :
http://www.theenergydetective.com/?a_aid=acsllc
This system is stand alone so even if that company goes out of business, you still have access to your power data. For simplicity though, these inverters are the way to go.... read more
Review added by Maralene Kit Solar
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/12/2017
Tienen inversores pero yo escogí los microinversores para que cada panel genere individualmente la energía.... read more
Review added by Sulimar Maldonado
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/12/2017
Micro inversor con mucha demanda en el mercado. Fácil instalación y acceso en caso de mantenimiento.... read more
Review added by solarenthusiast47
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/10/2017
Nice performance and monitoring system
Review added by TBG
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/06/2017
I was told that they are very good inverters and I have no reason to think otherwise.
Review added by Gutes
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/06/2017
Micro inverter with 25 year warranty to match the panels
Review added by EntenEller
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/05/2017
Does what it needs to do...! We wanted micro inverters for safety and individual panel monitoring, and we're very pleased.... read more
Company does not honor warranty, ignore requests for support
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/01/2017
Enphase lied about their warranty. I had my 22 panels with M190 installed mid 2010. One of the M190 failed in April/2017, I've been trying to contact Enphase supports. They kept redirecting me to my installer, who had gone out of business in 2014. Once I told them that, Enphase support ignored all further requests for warranty service.
I don't mind if they just send me a replacement unit. I can find someone to install/replace it for me.
But ignoring a customer and not honoring warranty seem to be bad ethics. I am considering filing complaints with BBB and the Consumer Protection Agency (both local and federal).... read more
Review added by Reynaldo
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/31/2017
I don't have enough knowledge of the product to properly evaluate it.
Review added by Mr.B
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/30/2017
They are definitely creating AC power as designed. The Enlighten website gives me good data about the power being produced.... read more
Review added by Adam DA
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/25/2017
-Went with this inverter set up so that our system has AC running to the basement vice DC therefore a larger safe margin.... read more
Review added by Marshall123
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/24/2017
I love how I can see the performance of my panels online!
Review added by steveb
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/21/2017
Not sure of the model, but they do a great job.
Review added by anonymous user
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/18/2017
I have enjoyed the system and being able to track production of energy that is being produced.
Review added by Sophron
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/17/2017
The new IQ inverters are awesome. They were a breeze to set up, they produce more power than they're rated for on a good day, and integrate very well with Enphase's Enlighten system. I have no regrets getting these.... read more
Review added by bwood
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/11/2017
Inverters work great and no problems at all. Love the ability to see what panels are doing.
Review added by anonymous user
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/11/2017
I have had no problems. They are performing as expected.
Review added by BarrykCheng
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/03/2017
It is working very well. The perk energy was generated at 4.4kWh. Overall, I am getting 34kWh a day which is higher than I anticipate. My daily usage is around 28kWh and I am going to get credit for the excessive energy provided by my system.... read more
Review added by Merl
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/03/2017
Well matched to the panels and comes with an excellent monitoring program
Review added by Bill K
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/30/2017
The inverters are my favorite part of the system. I love seeing my production and knowing how the system is doing.... read more
FREQUENT FAILURES, TERRIBLE SUPPORT, ALERTS DON"T WORK....
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/28/2017
We have had Enphase microinverters on residential roof PV systems for over 6 years. In our experience, over 10% of the microinverters fail per year! The real world MTBF is magnitudes worse than specified. To make things worse, the monitoring system fails to send email alerts when a microinverter fails, so we have to manually monitor the systems about every 2 weeks. To make things even worse, Enphase support is almost non-existent; the most they will do is mail a replacement module, although it is known that there is a design/manufacturing defect in the model; they take no responsibility for replacement, which involves considerable time and labor on residential roofs. Installers who had used Enphase in the past, won't touch Enphase for new installs; I certainly would not.... read more
Review added by JBor
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/25/2017
Micro inverters are working as they should. 25 yr warranty.
Review added by WJupiter
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/24/2017
Really advanced compared to everyone else and came with a 25 year warranty.
Review added by bonita
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/19/2017
The Enphase is connected to my computer so I am able to check every day to see how many kilowatts I make.
At times it gets cranky but Andrew & Brian have always been helpful.... read more
Review added by Solargood
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/18/2017
Work great, Happy that each panel has its own inverter.
Review added by Randy1
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/05/2017
They had bad batch... installer said I could wait until 40% fail and have replacement or do it as they fail.... read more
Review added by Anne L.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/04/2017
Great Inverter and monitoring...I like the features of the system
Review added by Joni M
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/01/2017
With the Enphase microinverters we are able to see the production of our system in real-time. We can also see the historical production and the production of each panel. We really love these connectivity features. They work flawlessly, but we don't have to worry about issues because they have a 25 year warranty.... read more
Review added by Cory Avery
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/01/2017
Older models fail and are replaced under warranty as they fail.
Enphase pays for repairs.
Review added by Cory Avery
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/01/2017
Older models failed and were replaced under warranty by Enphase.
Review added by Solar-Ed
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/29/2017
So far so good, I haven't had any problems with the system.
Review added by Snapper
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/28/2017
The end phase inverter means that each panel has its own micro inverter, which allows it to function independently. So if one panel is not working or producing for any reason the other panels will continue to provide energy production.... read more
Review added by Tyler12
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/23/2017
These seem to be working really well and we have enjoyed having them.
Review added by 999eric
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/21/2017
Best technology in the industry. Great interface in the app!
Review added by Super J
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/20/2017
Great Micro Inverter. I like the fact that I can monitor each panel individually.
Review added by JCoe
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/16/2017
Efficiency top rated. Our experience would bear that out.
Review added by jigbobby
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/16/2017
Not in-state made, so a poorer repay scale, but worth it due to being separate inverter for each panel. All well explained and chosen by Whidbey Sun & Wind's sales rep Adam.... read more
Review added by Tanque Verde Homeowner
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/13/2017
We used Enphase 215 watts on the earlier house, and M250 on the Canadian Solar panels. We have some shadowing issues on our roof, so micro inverters seemed best. The Envoy -S monitoring system gives us an excellent view into the workings of the system. Between the original 32-inverter system in 2013 and the present 24-inverter system installed in early 2016, we have had zero failures.... read more
Review added by mawahall
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/10/2017
I have no way to know as this is the only inverter I have ever had. The Enphase app for the iPhone is dated and a bit clunky. We were warned in advance. I hope they release an update soon!... read more
Review added by Pat1955
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/10/2017
I can see each panel. Nothin ever went wrong, but they tell me I'll get an email if something stops working. Amazing!... read more
Review added by Brent Franker
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/07/2017
Efficient inverter which has given me no problems thus far. I'd recommend the Enphase brand.
They are incapable of creating a usable mobile app.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/04/2017
If your router password changes, for example if you get a new router, there is no way to update the password on their monitoring system. You get stuck in a perptetual loop of their app telling you to follow instructions that do not exist in the app. Someone should be fired.... read more
Enphase is unreliable JUNK! Would make a good boat anchor.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/04/2017
I had my system installed six years ago. I immediately started having problems that were most likely due to poor installation and/or grounding. Within the first couple of years, the Internet TP Links let out a puff of smoke and quit working. It was like pulling teeth to get a replacement from Enphase; their customer (lack of) service was abysmal at best.
About a year ago, the system started tripping the circuit breaker. At first it was just occasionally. It continued to worsen until it would trip the circuit breaker within minutes of re-setting it. Finally, one of the inverters failed and that solved the circuit-breaker issue. I've been waiting nearly a month for a replacement inverter; my contractor is slow to respond and claims Enphase is "working on" sending a replacement. In the meantime, another inverter has failed. I wonder how long it will take Enphase to supply a replacement for that one. I fully expect more inverter failures in the future based on the reviews I have read. It seems like many, many people have had multiple failures. It appears the inverters can be expected to have a six-year lifespan or less.
Enphase equipment is unreliable junk. I regret my decision to use their products.... read more
I thought solar was supposed to SAVE you money, not cost thousands more.....
Maybe I should buy a boat so I could use the old ones for anchors. I really do regret my decision to use Enphase products.
Review added by baxter12co
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/28/2017
Enphase microinverters are considered the finest in the industy. A trusted name.
Review added by Onnie
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/24/2017
I like having the ability to go online and monitor my production.
Review added by kiki
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/17/2017
i LOVE enphase! I don't have a big, clunky, white inverter on the side of my house that is an eyesore! Ensure is the BEST option not the cheapest option. Another thing I love about Code Green. They take pride in having the best product even if it costs them a little more.... read more
Review added by goody
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/17/2017
Absolutely no problems. Love the ability to monitor the panels.
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Review added by AirWizard
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/03/2017
Dependable and Efficient micro-inverter that makes sense!
Review added by Allyru
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/01/2017
Good micro inverters. Way better than string inverter. Came with emphases monitoring system
Enphase failure to honor micro-inverter warranty
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/01/2017
I own a 10 panel array with M190 inverters. I have had 4 replaced in 4 years. Another one has gone bad but the contractor that did the installation has gone out of business. Other contractors who install Enphase systems require payment for labor and diagnosis but not the micro-inverter. Yet the Enphase warranty says AT NO COST. This issue is not with the other contractors as they will honor warranties on systems they installed. But the warranty is with Enphase and they are not stepping up to honor it. I caution all potential buyers to go slowly. Try calling Enphase as a system owner and speak to someone. I have been unable to.... read more
Review added by anonymous user
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/29/2017
With the M250, the DC circuit is isolated and insulated from the ground, so no ground electrode conductor (GEC) is required for the microinverter. A ground fault protection (GFP) is integrated into the microinverter. The M250 microinverter is located under each array of the Suniva solar panels. You can't see any cable lines because everything is run through the attic and out the side of the house to the electrical boxes. These have an "industry-leading warranty", up to 25 years.... read more
Review added by Matt Mosca
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/29/2017
So far so good. They have only been turned on for about a month and i have no complaints.
Review added by 264Douglas
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/28/2017
7 of 12 inverters failed since 2012. Hard to get replacements from enphase since installer has gone out of business. Enphase does not want to talk with homeowners. Enphase only wants to deal with installation professionals.... read more
Review added by malayvaghela
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/26/2017
Working really good and can control individually.
Seven microinverters Failed in Six Years
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/25/2017
I have a small solar system using 12 enphase microinverters. Seven of the inverters have failed during the 6 years the system has been operational. The 6th inverter failed on Dec. 18, 2016 and the replacement arrived today, Jan. 25, 2017. Ironically, microinverter number 7 failed today, the day replacement number six arrived. Replacing them is a pain, especially since the company that installed the system has been out of business for over 3 years. I have to get another company to replace an inverter when it fails and it is difficult for me as a homeowner to contact enphase as they only seem to want to speak with installers. I email them on their website and get no response. I get tired of having to deal with all the microinverter failures that I have had. If it was easy to contact enphase for a replacement inverter the failures would not be so bad.... read more
Review added by Dan G
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/25/2017
I think AC systems are safer than DC- only 240 volts coming down from the roof
Review added by Carl Wang
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/23/2017
very reliable. provides monthly report on energy generated.
Review added by doc5339
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/18/2017
One bad micro-inverter at installation; not sure if that was a hardware issue or installation issue? Enphase products worked well on our previous system.... read more
Review added by Gary Wall
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/16/2017
Inverters on each panel allow for variation in shading and output. String inverters are all or nothing . If one panel is shaded the whole array goes way down.... read more
Review added by CaptnAl
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/13/2017
Good online support and monitoring of panel performance.
Review added by Happy Camper!
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/12/2017
Inverters performing in parallel rather than series was a selling point for me as well as the warranty period of performance.... read more
Enphase inverters: In three years, 6 have gone bad out of 18. Not a good track record for something that is supposed to last 20 years. Warranty replacement is slow and irregular. Loosing good generation days/weeks/months.... read more
We are very sorry to hear about your Microinverter failures and I assure you that Enphase will continue to stand behind our warranty of replacing trouble units. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to share any further concerns with Enphase. My direct line is (877) 797-4743 extension 7250, or you can send me an email at charris@enphaseenergy.com.
Warm regards,
Charlotte Harris
Review added by B8mn1
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/10/2017
So far so good. Monitoring system shows all inverters operational and working as designed.
Review added by GreenHome
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/03/2017
Only slight challenge with inverters is the signal appears to be weak as I have to share the outlet for my solar hub with that of my cable modem and wireless router. Apparently having other electronics plugged into the solar hub's outlet reduces the signal strength - but it doesn't appear to be a problem for reading energy production.... read more
Review added by EM
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/28/2016
The Enphase Energy inverter used is warrantied for 25 years. It is a microinverter type, more efficient than a string inverter.... read more
Review added by TaraRoss
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/26/2016
We haven't had any problems or issues with this equipmentl, and we have been using them for over a year.... read more
Review added by phancik
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/23/2016
In research I did previously, I found the Enphase products the most flexible. And being an Electronics Engineer I was able to figure solutions.... read more
Review added by Rosssolar
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/19/2016
I'm not what sure what to say about the inverter. The system is new and it hasn't broken. I have no feedback on this... read more
Review added by moksa173
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/07/2016
The only issue I had was with the connection to my wireless system for monitoring the output. That was immediately corrected and I have had no problems since.... read more
Review added by anonymous user
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/06/2016
We are extremely happy with Enphase because they are also pro-active, send us monthly emails and we can monitor our Solar usage online, anytime or on your smartphone or tablet!... read more
Review added by Darkphaedra
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/05/2016
I like that I can see how much my panels produced each month.
Review added by Steve Net Zero Solar
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/03/2016
Cost effective at time of installation. No problems with any modules since installation.
Review added by George&Marilyn
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/02/2016
No problem affecting solar energy usage or transfer of energy to the grid....data collection system used for daily/monthly reports lost web contact a couple of times but connection quickly restored due to monitoring by company.... read more
Review added by rweissler
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/02/2016
The microinverters have been reliable without needing repairs after several years of steady operation.... read more
Review added by rweissler
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/02/2016
Reliable performance from each inverter for several years without any repairs.
Review added by DJLeeJ
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/01/2016
completely reliable. Easily replaced in the small chance of any future problem.
Review added by Nivram
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/01/2016
No issues with any inverter. I hope some day to get a bigger model for more power output.
Review added by jrhtrader
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/01/2016
Has worked flawlessly; also provides excellent monitoring!
Review added by Augie
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/30/2016
One inverter failed in almost five years of operation. Replaced under warranty. Otherwise, would be 5 stars.... read more
Review added by Mr. Lou
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/30/2016
Over the past 7 years, I think there has been one panel or Inverter replacement which Net Zero took care of very quickly.... read more
Review added by SV-DG
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/30/2016
Couldn't be happier. I did have an inverter failure early on which was a 'first-time' failure of that type Enphase had encountered.. Enphase immediately did some system redesign and problem solved for all new inverters.... read more
Review added by C.A.Mar
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/28/2016
Easy to understand web interface. Management of the device itself is a little more complex but good documentation helps considerably... read more
Review added by J. Goldberg
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/24/2016
Micro-inverters were helpful for handling separate arrays facing different directions
Review added by Dr. Bob S.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/22/2016
Isolates production per panel negating any shading issues. 25 year warranty. Computer-based monitoring.... read more
Review added by lukeslc
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/18/2016
I love the enphase monitoring system. Its very user friendly and easy to read.
Review added by creative1
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/17/2016
Again, researched inverter, top of the line.
Review added by Buyerbeware
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/17/2016
I would have given 0 stars if that was a selection
Review added by gcp
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/10/2016
I like that there is one inverter on every panel, so I get the maximum production from each.
Review added by pugman
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/07/2016
American made microinverters are performing as expected. Lets me monitor the performance of each solar.panel.... read more
Review added by Laker Joe
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/07/2016
These inverters really help the systems efficiency!
Review added by JHamner
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/06/2016
These are excellent, monitoring each panel and updating web data every 15 minutes.
Review added by PPV
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/06/2016
25% of my 45 inverters have failed at different times. New England Clean Energy has always promptly replaced the failures at no charge.... read more
Review added by Anand y Liz
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/06/2016
Performing extremely well. We enjoy the user interface to track performance
Review added by Solarseniors
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/06/2016
Too soon to tell about the quality of the inverter.
Sorry, cannot remember the model of the inverter. The Enphase system has been great. It allows us to check our production via their ap and it sends us a monthly production email as well. The entire system is Great!... read more
So far no problems; love the integration with the Enphase monitoring system and mobile app.
Review added by Jason Ensell
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/01/2016
The Enphase monitoring system works very nicely.
I spent right at 58k before tax incentives for around 12kw of solar. 50 panels. 30 use Enphase micro inverters. Installed 2012-2013.
The balance are all ABB micro inverters. All panels are Panasonic.
All worked well at first. Then the Enphase side just completely fell apart. Enphase won't even talk to me. They have no way to even call them. I have waited months and months for the system to be repaired but no luck. ABB has been better than perfect. Perfect customer support when I have called. Prompt and extremely helpful.
I will never ever purchase another Enphase product. SERVICE SUCKS TO NON EXISTENT.
Appears Enphase has become like so many other "Big" companies. Great till they are paid.
Avoid like the clap.
If you don't believe me simply email me at kdyrt49@gmail.com and I can put you on to the Enphase site for my house if you really want to see "The Nightmare On Homestead Drive".... read more
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to share any further concerns with Enphase. My direct line is (877) 797-4743 extension 7250, or you can send me an email at charris@enphaseenergy.com.
Warm regards,
Charlotte Harris
Good Quality and Reliable
Ditto comments above - always go with module micro-inverters
We had a 30 panel array installed in Athens, GA on Dec 2011. We now have four microinverters to install to replace dead ones. These will make ten microinverters we have had to replace. Enphase does provide replacement microinverters but I have to find someone to replace them. Original installers are in Atlanta and charge quite a premium to drive out and replace. There are local solar companys but it ain't cheap. I'm thinking I may get some financial benefit from this system yet but I doubt it. From all the one star reviews seems like we could mount a class action suit if anyone knows how!... read more
We are very sorry to hear about your Microinverter failures and I assure you that Enphase will continue to stand behind our warranty of replacing trouble units. If you are having trouble contacting your installer or if your installer has gone out of business, you can find a new installer with the Enphase Installer Network (http://installers.enphase.com/locator.html)
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to share any further concerns with Enphase. My direct line is (877) 797-4743 extension 7250, or you can send me an email at charris@enphaseenergy.com.
Warm regards,
Charlotte Harris
We have been installing Enphase micro inverters for the past five years with 1 failure. we have installed the M215 to the S280. They are the bellwether of the micro-inverter movement and have been a steady work horse for us. We like the fact we get module level monitoring and we don't have to worry about string shut down with shading or a malfunctioning module.
As mentioned, we have had 1 failure in all the time we have installed them and they immediately sent us a replacement and paid us for the service call. We have found them to be a quality product and I'm hopeful their new product line will bring them back to the forefront of the industry.... read more
Warm regards,
Charlotte
I have tried to contact Enphase through email and phone with no success. I had replaced a inverter in 2013 and it has failed again. I have the old M190 inverter. I work in the electrical field and know something about solar systems.The inverters are a plug and play. For people that have given enphase five stars they must not have had a problem recently. A couple of years ago I would have give them five stars also.... read more
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to share any further concerns with Enphase. My direct line is (877) 797-4743 extension 7250, or you can send me an email at charris@enphaseenergy.com with a contact where I can call you at your convenience.
Warm regards,
Charlotte Harris
02/242017 Cypress
A couple of weeks ago I received a mass email that was sent out to over
300 people that said, Enphase will no longer support the home owner to fix any problem that may come up. I have sent three email to Enphase because one of my M190 microinverters has stopped communicating with the envoy. I work in the electrical field and know something of what is going on with my solar system.
The microinverters are a plug and play, not complicated. A couple of years ago I would have given Enphase a five star review but now after every thing I have now reviewed I can not. So for the people that have given them a five star review, you have not had a problem recently.... read more
Warm regards,
Charlotte Harris
Their software is lousy. There is no way for an customer to call and get help with their poorly-designed monitoring software!
They actively refuse to help homeowners, and seem to think that they can take our money for their product and not be responsible for how well it works or doesn't work!
If I had known this was the kind of 'support' we'd get, I would never have purchased a system using their equipment!
Also, they don't understand the difference between sending a blast email to over 300 people using 'TO' vs 'BCC'!!!... read more
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you continue to have concerns with Enphase. My direct line is (877) 797-4743 extension 7250, or you can send me an email at charris@enphaseenergy.com.
Warm regards,
Charlotte Harris
My solar panel installer went out of business 3 years ago and now I am having trouble viewing my panels on line and the installer did not tell me that the monitoring would stop, so I tried to contact Enphase to find out what was wrong.No response from them after repeated emails to them. Then after the last email I got a response of Case Closed and no answer to any of my questions. I guess I will contact other installers to find out who they use for monitoring their panels. At this point I do not know which panels are working and which ones are not. Never again!... read more
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you continue to have concerns with Enphase. My direct line is (877) 797-4743 extension 7250, or you can send me an email at charris@enphaseenergy.com.
Warm regards,
Charlotte Harris
I was very happy with my system until it needed its first repair. I have been waiting since June and the communication is terrible along with no action to get the part sent to my local installer. this is very frustrating... read more
Warm regards,
Charlotte Harris
These people apparently sell their monitoring systems to contractors, and then will not give technical support or service the monitoring systems once the contractors are finished. If you go on their website there is absolutely no way to contact them except for an e-mail address and the only response you will get is "go see your installer". Well, like many I have found that my installer is no longer in business. Enphase Energy just told me to find another installer to help me. They won't... read more
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to share any further concerns with Enphase. My direct line is (877) 797-4743 extension 7250, or you can send me an email at charris@enphaseenergy.com with a contact where I can call you at your convenience.
Warm regards,
Charlotte Harris
My array is composed of 16 Canadian Solar panels and 8 D-380 Enphase micro-inverters. The D-380 is a single package of two D-190 inverters.
Over my 5 years of system ownership, I've had a total of 7 inverter failures.
When I now try to contact Enphase, they will not allow me to talk to anyone at their company. My email was replied to by a common email message to 380 customers, saying that Enphase will NO LONGER communicate with their customers. Customers must go through the installer. Many people are complaining that their installers have gone out of business or that they themselves installed their own system.
I'm starting to think that there is something amiss at Enphase? Their stock has plummeted towards being a penny stock.... read more
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to share any further concerns with Enphase. My direct line is (877) 797-4743 extension 7250, or you can send me an email at charris@enphaseenergy.com with a contact where I can call you at your convenience.
Warm regards,
Charlotte Harris
I had an excellent installer put in 19 panels with m250 inverters. The installation was excellent, in a difficult location in the city. In every way I am very pleased with the installer. I have the technical knowledge and experience in electric and electronic equipment to make this statement. NOTHING wrong with the installer or his installation.
The installer has since cancelled his account with Enphase because of so many failures(they were working just fine for him, then suddenly he had failures all over the place). One "customer service" tech was extremely rude to him over a customer who simply could not get internet service by any method and that was the final straw for the installer.
I am entirely qualified to be a self maintainer. Changing a microinverter is a 5 minute job with my ground mounted rack. Getting the Enphase technician to change the inverter serial number in their monitoring equipment is a huge headache. about 5 days trying to get ahold of them with NO results.
In 4 years 4 inverters failed, 2 this year alone.
Between NO customer support, and a product that fails so often, this is a product no one needs to purchase.
If this fails on your roof, you have to pay a installer to change it out. Yes, the inverter has a 25 year warranty, but you still have to pay a installer to change it out.
Putting electronics out in the weather, particularly in cold climates and on roofs or other expensive to get to locations is the last place you want them. Increased failure rate and expensive to get to in order to replace them.
As long as I can get these inverters replaced by Enphase, I will continue using them. My future plan is to throw them away and go to a central inverter when I can afford it, and am forced to.
Go to the Edison Electric Institute site, and on their documents section look for "disruptivechallenges.pdf". This document describes the absolute intolerance of electric utilities for grid tied solar.
The future of solar electric is NOT grid tied. Which also means that the Enphase microinverter is a dead duck. Look at all the ways utilities are now attacking anything to do with net metering and distributed generation. The above document lays out their manifesto in graphic detail.
Again DO NOT BUY Enphase microinverters. Unreliable, rotten customer service and a product that is already obsolete.... read more
Thank you again for your feedback and I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Charlotte
I have 73 Enphase microinverters spread out over 6 solar strings giving me almost 100,000-Watt-hours daily here in the Sunshine State (Florida). I have installed quite a few Enphase systems — at SEI in Paonia, Colorado, with GridAlternatives.org in Colorado, and here in Florida under private contracts. I have never seen an Enphase microinverter failure. Enphase is simple and offers 100% fault-tolerant systems without any 1 single point of failure. Enphase is the superior solution over the older, central string inverter-based solar PV systems.... read more
Warm regards,
Charlotte
I have sold over 850 solar systems over ten years. I sold the first gen of Enphase and they worked well, but there were issues occasionally. My company stopped selling them about six years ago. When I see bad reviews, a common theme I read is the installer let them down; not Enphase. Enphase has always supported their products. I now work for a different company who sells/installs the latest Enphase systems and they appear to be bulletproof. My company has installed them for five years without any issues.... read more
Warm regards,
Charlotte
We have 44 microinverters part 800-00065-r03(M190) and have had 12 fail within 4 years. Waiting almost 2 months for a replacement during summer. Customer Service is bad, they won't consider a bad lot of inverters until a home experiences a 50% failure rate !!! Why wasn't THAT statement printered in their warrenty.... read more
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Charlotte
Our system was installed in late 2011. We have 20 panels originally installed with M190 Enphase inverters. Seven of the M190 inverters have failed. Customer service was originally top notch. Enphase replaced the inverters promptly when problems were reported. More recently, they sent us the replacement inverters and I switched them out. Now, Enphase won't talk to me directly. I have to go through my installer.
The monitoring via Envoy is very nice. I know exactly where the problems are and when they started. The inverters themselves are fairly easy to switch out. But, it's clear that the M190 failure rate is very high. And it seems like Enphase is backing away from their warranty promises.... read more
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to share any further concerns with Enphase. My direct line is (877) 797-4743 extension 7250, or you can send me an email at charris@enphaseenergy.com with a contact where I can call you at your convenience.
Warm regards,
Charlotte Harris
When I first read of these they sounded like a do-it your self er dream all UL up to the point of termination no single point of failure 95% efficiency 25 year warranty all grate unless its BS, I only have a 21 panel system that I installed my self all done by code even installed a hole house surge protector, the first one failed about two years ago, called they verified the failure and they shipped a new one no problem, now a second one has failed and when you call its a recording stating something along the lines of if your not a pro they don't want to talk to you and then promptly hangs up, there's also an email system but after a week and two emails with no response, there seems to be a problem with the company heading in a downward direction, so if your buying based on 25 year clams and warranty Id keep looking.... read more
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to share any further concerns with Enphase. My direct line is (877) 797-4743 extension 7250, or you can send me an email at charris@enphaseenergy.com with a contact where I can call you at your convenience.
Warm regards,
Charlotte Harris
I have been installing enphase systems for 8 years and the company has always stuck behind their products. Great to work with and warrantee that no one can compete with.... read more
I purchased a 10 kW ground mount system with no shading issues.
I had 24 - D380's installed in 2011. 8 failed in the first two years. The installed stopped swapping them out after 2 years, despite their 5 year warranty.
Today I have an 11th failed unit, contacted Enphase support over a month ago and have yet to receive a response. I have even had one warranty replacement fail.
There are grid-tie string inverters on the market, some will supply emergency power (as long as the sun is shinning) locally when the grid is down.
I gave them one star only because the site would not accept anything lower !!! :o(... read more
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Charlotte
I have had 25 M190 inverters installed since 2011 with 7 failures to date, 2 in the last couple of months. Enphase has now gone to not dealing with the owners, just the installers. Unfortunately my installers went out of business, so I have been doing the replacements myself. The first 5 inverters were replaced within a week of contacting support. I finally received the shipping notification today to replace the last one that failed at the end of March, terrible service now. Another one just failed this week, I wonder how long it will take to replace that!... read more
Thank you for your feedback, it is appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any more concerns with Enphase. My direct line is (877) 797-4743 extension 7250, or you can send me an email at charris@enphaseenergy.com with a contact where I can call you at your convenience.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Charlotte
I've had 15 M190 microinverters fail in the last 5 years. The system was bought from Real Good Solar who changed there name to RGSEnergy and moved to NY from CA two years ago. Since RGS took over customer service has suffered terribly. It takes me a minimum of 5 emails and 1 1/2 months to get RGS to replace the bad M190.
They are in denial that there is a problem with the Enphase M190. Every time I report a failure they tell me this is highly unusual and offer to have a tech examine my solar array. But no examination will show a problem since a device gives no indication its going to fail.
Its a really bad situation and I'm thinking my only recourse is to go to court and get a judge to rule they need to replace my remaining M190s with M215s.... read more
Thank you for your feedback and I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Charlotte
There is no support for these microinverters it is a sham company that has very little reason for being. They have gradually degenerated to zero technical help and refuse to stand behind their product when there are problems.... read more
My name is Charlotte and I run the Customer Advocacy program at Enphase. I recently learned of your feedback on the SolarReviews site and would like to sincerely apologize for any frustration this experience has caused. You are a valued customer and I want to ensure any outstanding technical questions are resolved. My direct line is (877) 797-4743 extension 7250, or you can send me an email at charris@enphaseenergy.com with a contact where I can call you at your convenience.
Thank you for your feedback and I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Charlotte
enphase M215 unreliable
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/16/2016
I have a 9KV 36 panel ground array system using PH 255 Conergy panels and M215 microinverters installed December 2013. I have had 10 of the 36 inverters fail so far (2nd year). Being able to monitor production of each individual panel is great with the Envoy system. Enphase so far has replaced 7 inverters after several months of waiting (partly due to the installer) and has approved replacement of the other three---still waiting on installer a couple months now. These failures were not picked up on the Enlighten software settings. I picked them up myself since I monitor the system regularly. One was a complete failure. The other 9 were producing at a fraction of the fully functioning inverters, usually in the 50-70% range. I have not been able to get an explanation for such a high failure rate.... read more
enphase m190 failures
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/14/2016
I have 28 - m190 inverters installed since 2010, i have had 8 failures. I had 10 - m215 installed with no failures. Enphase won't deal directly with customers.
poor customer service... read more
M-190s are garbage
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/08/2016
Over the last five years, 14 of 42 M190 micro inverters have gone bad. Enphase will no longer talk to me, the "customer who purchased directly" despite the fact that the Warranty terms provide for replacement specifically from the CUSTOMER! Buying these micro inverters was the biggest mistake I have ever made in terms of investment. Enphase should recall all of these turkeys and provide replacements that are reliable.... read more
Envoy box stopped working
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/05/2016
I had mine installed 2 years ago, called Enphase they will not talk to customer only Installer he tells me nothing he can do
The only way to monitor our Enphase microinverters is an Envoy box. Our box stopped working after 2 years. We found out it only has a 1 year warranty. New box costs $500. Nice scam to charge $500/ 2 years (if you are lucky) to monitor output of microinverters with a 25 year warranty. If you can't monitor, you can't prove they are defective. Would never recommend this company or it's unreliable products.... read more
I installed 45 inverters on my home installation Dec 2010, Have replaced 14 in 5 years. Enphase now have changed their policy and won't pay the labor to replace any more inverters and no longer wants to deal with the customers, only installers, Gee, Make pay to install, then make me pay to replace their defects. Win, win for them. I know I am not the only one having problems with Enphase. If I could find other Enphase customers who are having similar problems maybe we could somehow force Enphase to listen.... read more
I had 18 panels with the M190 microinverters installed in January 2010 in our vacation home in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Beginning in October 2014 one of the inverters began clipping at 140W instead of the nominal 190 W. The second had the same problem beginning in April 2015. In September 2015, the third one failed in the same way and in October 2015 the fourth one started clipping at 140W. With this failure rate, I am surprised that there have not been more reports of the problem. To date I have not had any response from Enphase.
Gerald Share
gershare@aol.com... read more
M190 Microinverters are a Joke
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/19/2015
I have had nothing but problems with the M190's and just in the past year have experienced a 10% failure rate on a large residential array. Although Enphase does honor its warranty it takes forever to get the replacement parts. The latest Enphase microinverters may be reliable but the M190 is proving to be a lemon. Enphase either has to increase their support of these units so that failures are addressed and corrected in a timely and efficient manner or withdraw them from the market and replace with a more reliable unit.... read more
Don't be misled
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/17/2015
These microinverters are a reliability time bomb - or more accurately, a bunch of time bombs on your roof waiting to go off. No way will they last the 25 years Enphase claims they will. I just serviced a customer that had a 33 panel system installed 5 years ago (by a now defunct installer). So far this system has had 22 microinverters conk out. Oh but, he could tell right away that they failed... Give me a break - can we just be satisfied with a really reliable inverter and forget the band aids?... read more
M190 Microinverters are garbage
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/17/2015
I have a very large array which was installed in mid-2011. Just in the past year 13 of my Enphase M190 microinverters have failed.... read more
Enphase web server down hard 3 days +
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/17/2015
No enphase/enlighten monitoring with server problems. Enphase does not have the where with all to notify customers of the problems and ETR. Hope this is not the new norm...... read more
Sun Commercial Solar
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/20/2015
We use as our feature product. More than 1000 installed over the past year and no problems. Can't wait for the new Enphase S275 and Enphase AC battery.... read more
Two issues, quickly resolved
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/09/2015
We've a 4.7 kW system made up of 20 235w panels with M215 microinverters and went active in June 2011.
One of the microinverters failed and our installer, SwitchtoSolarnow, received a replacement from Enphase and swapped it right out.
A second microinverters is starting to fail and Switch already contacted Enphase for a replacement.
In both cased I was monitoring and called attention to the problem. No idea if Enphase would have noticed but once they knew, there were no problems getting the replacement.... read more
After a year, no problems so far.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/06/2015
I have a little 2.7KW, 9 LG panel system and it's been working great with Enphase inverters. I really like the ability to monitor each panel's output (unlike single inverter systems). And the computer GUI is very helpful and easy to use.... read more
Long on Enphase Energy
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/25/2015
I run a small solar installer company, and until I used Enphase, the installation and maintenance process was much more complicated. Before understanding the whole micro inverter, Envoy, Enlighten relationship, I did not really know Enphase, but after using their products for 4 years now, I would never switch back to a central inverter or any 'dumb' micro inverter because it is cheaper in cost. Troubleshooting a solar PV installation issue is super-easy with Enphase, but not with other competitor products. Many installers are patiently awaiting the AC battery in 2016, for it will open the NetMetering strategy to a much wider audience, allowing for more customers to get onto the solar bandwagon. I believe that by increasing their O&M business through their purchase of NextPhase and their entry into the battery business, Enphase will diversify enough to increase their bottom line and overall company value. Having Eliiy from Japan and Midnight Solar as partners assisting them with this AC battery venture makes me very confident that Enphase will roll out a great product. I am hoping that the AC battery will take a bite out of the low-end fossil fuel-based generators and allow people to run their lights, refrigerators, freezers and other critical electrical devices during a grid outage. The AC battery has been part of Enphase Energy's core concept since day #1, hence the name 'Energy' and not 'Solar'; their long range goal is to be a serious energy company and not just a solar component provider company. Furthermore, if you look at the loyal customer base they have built selling their M-250, M-215 and other micro inverter products, then you can surmise that those customers might be willing to jump on the AC battery bandwagon if the price is right. I know a number of my customers, including myself, who are anxiously awaiting Enphase's AC battery product. I am long on Enphase, and believe they are truly the Apple of the micro inverter market.... read more
Envoy boxes are a ripoff
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/22/2015
The only way to monitor our Enphase microinverters is an Envoy box. Our box stopped working after 2 years. We found out it only has a 1 year warranty. New box costs $500. Nice scam to charge $500/ 2years (if you are lucky) to monitor output of microinverters with a 25 year warranty. If you can't monitor, you can't prove they are defective. Would never recommend this company or it's unreliable products.... read more
Microinverters are great
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/21/2015
The biggest advantage of Enphase is problem identification and isolation. My system of 34 panels and microinverters has been up for three years. Unfortunately, the company that made my panels, and the one that installed them, went out of business.
I have had four microinverters go bad in the three years that I have had my system. Three in the period of about a month and the fourth a few months later about a year ago. They are under warranty. The technicians at Enphase and I discussed the situation and they told me what had to be checked. I had another local company check the first three, I notified Enphase, and they sent out repacements. The local company then installed the replacements. I replaced the fourth one myself to save some money. During that time the other panels and microinverters still worked fine.
With microinverters, I basically have 34 individual PV systems. If my system had only one inverter, the entire system would have been down if the inverter went down. In my case, I lose 1/34 of my output if I lose one microinverter or one panel.
I currently have one panel that is only putting out about 2/3 the amount of power that it should. If this was a conventional system, it would have degraded, or dropped, the entire system. Then I would have had to troubleshoot the entire string to determine which panel was bad. With microinverters, I have the ability to see which panel / microinverter combination has a problem. The only physical troubleshooting necessary was to swap that panel with another panel to verify if the problem was the panel or the microinverter.
Having microinverters on your system instead of one inverter is like having gauges on your car, so that you can determine WHAT is wrong, as opposed to an idiot light that will just tell you that "something" is wrong.
Enphase does not make panels or install systems. If you have a problem with a panel, the installation or your installation company, don't blame Enphase. Enphase's monitoring unit, the Envoy, receives the microinverter communications signals via the power lines. They recommend that it be as close to your power panel as possible. It "CAN" work farther away, but that depends on your location. If you don't have an outlet close enough to your panel that you can spare... you can always install another one.... read more
Terrible Service
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/02/2014
We have Enphase inverters on our house that were professionally installed 3 years ago. The connectors used by Enphase began getting brittle and falling open. Enphase says it's environmental issue and offered 00000000 support. On top of that the higher support rep was the type of person I can't describe in this post. I would NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY!!!!... read more
Repeated trouble with inverters
Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/13/2014
I get periodic trouble with my M190-72 micro inverters. I have to go through the trouble of contacting them via email. Waiting for them to test the inverters, reset the inverters and if necessary replace the inverters. At this moment I have three that are not functioning.... read more
Not a good experience
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/21/2014
Paid $23,000 for 18 panels in Jul 2011. I will never see that in recovery costs. Since 2012 I have never had 18 panels working. Thus far 8 panels have failed Solar Universe, the contractor, only makes matters worse by refusing to repair inop panels. My entire solar panel experience has been nothing but a series of lies. I asked Enphase for help and was referred to Solar Universe.
There has to be a good Solar Panel company out there somewhere. This is not it! Richard... read more
Good product
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/18/2013
There a dozens of inverters on the market and each one has a niche. Some play price, others play voltage ranges, other play temperature ranges. Each one serves a purpose for each individual customer. Enphase plays the design flexibility aspect very well. We use Enphase for customers who either don't need a large system where a string inverter would be ideal, or systems with broken arrays facing multiple directions. They are safe to work with because the energy is inverted at the array (DC to AC). They have an excellent warranty and dealing with their customer service is a breeze. Becuase they use powerline communications, sometimes communication and transmitting data from the array to the internet is problematic, but solveable nonetheless. Great product overall.... read more
Pretty Squirrley Set Up
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/17/2013
This is a pretty cool concept when it works. This is the device that allows the owner to see system performance on the internet. However, the Enphase setup is pretty lame. You have to find an outlet somewhere in your home (the closer to the modem the better) that will be DEDICATED to the power line adapter that the Enphase unit is plugged into. Nothing else is supposed to be plugged into this outlet, including the modem or router. You cannot use a power strip either, otherwise the signal it gets from the panels will be degraded to the point it won't work. I tried four different outlets before I could get a reasonably good signal (3 out of 5 which is the minimum workable).
What you have is a pair of power line adapters. One plugs into a socket that is close enough to the modem to run an Ethernet cable from the adapter to the modem. The other adapter must be plugged into a dedicated outlet as described above, then the Enphase is connected to that via Ethernet cable and plugged into the outlet. The adapters allow the Ethernet signal to run on the electrical wires.
What I find flakey about this is the Enphase ends up in a random area. Mine is in the garage, plugged into an outlet I would rather be able to use for other things.
It has been my experience already that this is not that reliable of an arrangement. I had a hell of a time getting it to work the first time. Now it is not working again. It has been installed for not quite three weeks. This is not a good start.
For the amount invested in this system ($70K+)I can't help but think this should have been installed in a more professional matter. Instead of running all over the house, hoping to find a good enough dedicated outlet. My Enphase is stuck somewhere random and running (or not) in an unreliable way.... read more
Great! No issues
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/15/2013
Love everything about the Microinverters. They work great. No issues for 4 years after installation and an easy to navigate website for my constant viewing.... read more
Solar Reviews
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/01/2013
all 32 inverters have consistently functioned for over 24 months; only one converted needed to be exchanged(without cost to the customer)
Thank you Wayne Solar Inc/Enphase... read more
Best Way to Monitor your Panels
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/29/2013
We have a 5.5kw system using Enphase M215 inverters. This made the solar system extremely reliable and easy to install, and the Enphase internet access is awesome. I use my iPhone to look at the panels and check on my daily, monthly, and yearly production output. Of course, the separate power meter and combo meter from the power company is great, but when you just want to see how things are going, the Enphase wireless access is really cool. I plan to add some more panels at some point, and will continue with the same products. Two thumbs up!... read more
Three Years and Going Strong
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/27/2013
Our inverters have out performed the original specs. Having one inverter per panel is really the best way to go.... read more
Manufacturer monitors inverters and sends me monthly report!
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/27/2013
Tom Norrell, my solar provider and installer, indicated that I would achieve superior performance from my solar panel design. Indeed, they have performed better than expected, and my house is now a "Net-Zero" house, with buy-back of excess energy from local city-provided electric utility. The inverters are monitored by the manufacture, who provides me a monthly report on production, in addition to that provided by utility electric bill.... read more
M215 - They just work
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/27/2013
I would go with Enphase every time. We installed the M215s when the first came out and they have been a really good match for my panels. They just work, no problems with them at all. Plus the monitoring is quite nice.
(You can see them in action at www.dulcimoo.com/solar)... read more
Micro-inverters still cranking after lightning strike
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/26/2013
Looks like the panel was properly grounded. Lost many internal electronics but inverters are still on on my system. Need to replace the monitoring station (Enphase Envoy)... read more
wanted name brand
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/26/2013
Had several inverters go bad. All are working well now.
Great platform
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/26/2013
Enphase has a great backend software and everything has been performing beyond expected!
Emphase inverters
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/26/2013
I have been very happy with the performance and warranty service. The distributed nature of the inverters provides excellent information on the system and allows for monitoring of each panel... read more
Quietly working away bbbzzzzzzzz DC to AC...
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/26/2013
Zero!! problems in 19 months..
how electronics should be.
Love microinverters
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/26/2013
Great performance across the array even though 2 panels partially shaded in later afternoon by roof chimney. Great stats always available online and accessible from any computer with internet access. Also enphase customer service super helpful during and after installation for this 'hands-on' homeowner.... read more
I would recommend micro-inverter
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/26/2013
They have been operating fine. No problem as of 9/25/2013.
Inverter review
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/26/2013
My neighbor has trees that block the morning sun, so the inverters optimize my solar panels output. See my panel review.... read more
Love the info.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/25/2013
We can monitor the output of every individual panel at any given time. Very cool.
Great
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/25/2013
I have had the inverters for many years now and love them. Great customer service and no issues with he inverters themselves.... read more
To Many Failures
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/24/2013
We have 42 micro inverters each rated at 199 watts. We have had 9 failures in two years. Enphase Energy has replaced them at no cost to us but they are not very speedy at sending the replacement micro inverter.... read more
Almost 2 years later and working well...
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/24/2013
Model is M210 (not certain about suffix). Given how snow kept some panels covered longer than others, I was happy that I had micro-inverters. As each panel cleared, I could tell via the web site that Enphase provides for my system at https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/pv/public_systems/vqYJ49621... read more
I think they work
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/23/2013
I think the inverters are all working fine. I get email alerts about every other day that at least one panel is not generating any power even on sunny days. My solar installers assure me that there is actually nothing wrong with the inverters or the panels. My enphase "envoy" is just located too far from my house electrical panel but it is a little unnerving to get these constant alerts.... read more
Problems
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/23/2013
I had some inverters fail and Enphase had updated there monitoring software and so did not get notice that they had failed and lost six months of solar power and money. they did replace under warrantee right away but no compensation for software glitch!... read more
???? - scoring not possible
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/23/2013
Seem to produce less energy than expected.
Recommend Enphase inverters
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/23/2013
I have 6 Enphase D380 micro inverters. They were installed by Aurora Energy of Columbia, MD. Mike Ryan was in charge of the installation and did an excellent job. I highly recommend my inverters and have had no problems with them.... read more
Positive
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/22/2013
We have had 2-3 units that went down, but they were replaced promptly without any hassles.
Micro inverters are superior
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/22/2013
Without single panel monitoring from Black Platinum Solar and Enphase Energy, I wouldn't have known one panel had failed.... read more
Enphase Inverter Review
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/22/2013
I can't say enough about Enphase inverters. Individual inverters for each panel with internet reporting is a great system. Easy, less expensive to install. No failures.... read more
Inverters not reliable
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/21/2013
System has been live just over a year and we've had two inverters fail.
Enphase micro-inverters- the way to go!
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/20/2013
These work wonderful, my installation required multiple solar plane's. This is a great solution for this type of installation. Also, 1 less box hanging on the side of the house.
Luv the monitoring control and web access. great company.... read more
