Enphase Energy solar batteries reviews
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Enphase is probably best known for its microinverters - it's the world leader in this regard - but it also manufactures solar batteries.
Enphase was founded in California in 2006 and produced its first microinverter system in 2008. The company has had its ups and downs, but since late 2017 Enphase hasn't really looked back. As at late February 2020, it had a market capitalisation of USD $6.39 billion.
Enphase AC Battery
Enphase's first contribution to the home energy storage arena was the Enphase AC Battery, which has been around since 2016 - quite a long time when it comes to next generation storage systems. Australia was the first market where the AC Battery was available.
It's an AC coupled all-in-one modular system using lithium iron phosphate chemistry cells from A123 Systems. It isn't off-grid capable and as far as home energy storage goes, the AC Battery is tiny both in terms of size, power and capacity - it has a usable capacity of just 1.2kWh and a power output of only 260W. However, as a modular system, extra units can be installed to beef up capacity and power.
The AC Battery has warranty of 10 years or 7,300 fully discharged cycles, whichever comes first. The capacity retention warranty is based on time in service or throughput and average battery internal temperature.
Pricing compares well against systems such as Powerwall when using multiple modules, but there are cheaper systems available if you're looking for a significant amount of storage capacity. You can see how the Enphase AC battery stacks up against other home solar energy storage solutions on price and features using our solar battery comparison table.
Enphase Encharge
Also on the horizon for Australia is the Enphase Encharge 10 system, a new all-in-one AC-coupled storage system comprised of three base Encharge 3 storage units (3.36kWh each) with a total usable energy capacity of 10.08kWh. It features twelve embedded grid-forming microinverters with 3.84kW power rating, enabling backup and off-grid operation. Like the AC Battery, Encharge 3 will have a 10-year warranty. Unlike the AC Battery, Encharge will be able to be installed outdoors.
We won't be the first cab off the rank for the Encharge system - it's expected be available in Australia after release in the USA.
If you're an Australian owner of an Enphase battery system, we'd love to hear your views on how it's going - submit your rating and review.
Enphase Energy Solar Battery Reviews
Bought From: Ulladulla Solar Show additional information
Another 5kW would only save another $1/d
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Bought From: Clean Earth Solar Show additional information
I am very impressed by the Solar Quotes website. It contains lots of information written in plain English. I learnt a lot and that gave me the incentive to install a battery. My wife and I are aged pensioners with limited money and that's why I didn't install a battery earlier. I have my fingers crossed that our electricity bills will be much reduced from now on.
I thank Solar Quotes for advising us of suitable high quality installers. This added to my incentive to go ahead and get a battery. I have told others about Solar Quotes.
Bought From: 1KOMMA5Sydney Z1 BR (Solaray Energy) Show additional information
There were reporting / charging issues with the batteries that were coincidental with the install but not related to the install. Now resolved by Ehphase.
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Bought From: SunPeople Andrew Show additional information
The installation went smooth and the software integration to the existing system of Enphase microinverters was seamless, and also in the Enlighten application.
However, a software issue arose between LED’s status in the Enlighten application and the batteries LED status, there was status difference, though minor in nature. This was resolved remotely within a few days; I must state the RLE support immediately was on top of the issue until resolution.
So What Differences are Noticed?
It has only been 2 ½ months from the install, however comparing 2022 and 2023 grid imports, up until the battery install in mid-July ’23 the monthly electricity imports are similar, the impact to the grid imports due to the battery is in kWh:
Month 2022 2023 Grid Independence
June 725 717 27%
July 867 654 35%
August 670 401 56%
September 513 174 79%
Even now in early October, on a clear day the system will easily produce a 90%+ grid independence and the month so far is 82%.
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