We know going solar can be complicated. We are here as your expert guide every step of the way. With our customers, we are creating a planet run by the sun.
But imagine if both cars were being sold at the same price and consumers had no idea what the difference was…
Most solar companies will claim to sell the best equipment
despite installing a multitude of different inverter brands (they can’t all be the best, can they?)Â
Just like with cars, there is a wide disparity of quality, value and reliability when it comes to solar equipment manufacturers. That’s why Watts Up Solar LTD exclusively installs enphase microinverters
We entrust no other product to be the intelligence behind your solar energy investment.Â
A good quality solar system should last a lifetime
We entrust no other product to be the intelligence behind your solar energy investment.
IQ8A Microinverters are the industry’s first grid-forming microinverters with split-phase power conversion capability to convert DC power to AC power efficiently.
Part of the Enphase Energy System, IQ8A Microinverters integrate with the Enphase IQ Battery, Enphase IQ Gateway, and the Enphase App monitoring and analysis software.
IQ8A Microinverters redefine reliability standards with more than one million cumulative hours of power-on testing, enabling an industry-leading limited warranty of up to 25 years.
Just like with cars there is a wide disparity in quality, value and reliability between solar equipment brands. In a new market where consumers are uninformed, solar contractors can sell the cheapest equipment they can get their hands on, claiming it is of high quality. Nova Scotia is a new market.Â
We implore you to research the equipment you're being proposed.Â
Not all inverters are made equal. As the most integral part of your solar system you should know what you're buying.
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Inverter Type
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Microinverter
|
Microinverter
|
Microinverter
|
String Inverter
|
String Inverter
|
Inverter Model
|
IQ8A |
HM-1500 |
QS1200
|
SE7600H APP
|
1P7.6K |
Output W
|
369 |
1500 |
1200
|
7600
|
7600
|
Panels Serviced
|
1
|
4 |
4
|
21 - 25
|
21 - 25
|
AC W per panel
|
369 |
375 |
300
|
300-360
|
300-360
|
Requires Optimizers?
|
No
|
No |
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
MSRP
|
$380 |
$350 |
$478
|
$3,184 |
$1,890 |
Cost Per Panel
|
$380 |
$87.50 |
$119.50
|
$127.36 - $151.61 |
$75.60 - $90.00 |
AC Cost for 20 panels
|
$7,600 |
$1,750 |
$2,987.50
|
$3,184 |
$1,890 |
Standard Warranty
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25 Years
|
12 Years |
12 Years
|
10 Years
|
5 Years |
Solar Review Score
|
4.2/5
|
Not Available |
3/5
|
2.35/5
|
Not Available |
Sunlight Backup |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
This panel packs plenty of watts for its small size (5 sq ft smaller than the 450W) and is best suited for homes with limited roof space
A little larger than its smaller brother but with the same great looks. This panel is an excellent choice for maximizing performance and aesthetics.
The Most Cutting Edge Components Available (COMING Q3 2023).
Longi Panels Have Great Specs And Wide Availability
Professional, Speedy, Safe
With storage, your home can still have power during a grid outage - even at night!
Power you can tap into
The Enphase IQ System Controller 2 connects the home to grid power, IQ Batteries, and solar PV with support for IQ8 Microinverters.
Professional, Speedy, Safe
Enlighten is the monitoring experience built specifically for the system owner. Delivering at-a-glance verification, Enlighten gives you the assurance that your Enphase System is performing as expected.
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