This is the preferred conguration when homeowners want to
minimize their utility bill, reduce their carbon footprint, and have the
option to save the excess power generated by their solar system for
consumption in non-sunlight hours. A site can store the energy the
solar system makes and use it anytime, day or night, rain or shine.
The microinverter ranges supported in this conguration are
IQ6/IQ7 or IQ8. The battery supported in this conguration is
the IQBattery5P. The IQCombiner 5/5C supports a total of 80
A of solar and battery circuits. Based on the total system size
(solar+IQBattery5P) being installed, homeowners have the option
of installing the IQBattery5P either on the IQCombiner5/5C or
on the main load center. If the total system size is less than 80 A, it is
recommended to install the IQBattery5P (along with the solar) on
the IQCombiner5/5C.
IQBattery 5P connected to IQCombiner5/5C IQBattery 5P connected to main load center
System congurations
Scenario 2:
Solar + Battery without backup
GridUtility meter
Wh
Home loads
Control
wiring
Wi-Fi/Ethernet
& Cellular
AC power line
Enphase Cloud
PLC over AC line
Main load
center
IQ Battery
IQ Combiner 5/5C
IQ6/IQ7 or IQ8
Microinverter
Utility meter
Wh
Control
wiring
Wi-Fi/Ethernet
& Cellular
AC power line
PLC over AC line
Grid
IQ6/IQ7 or IQ8
Microinverter
IQ Combiner 5/5C
Enphase Cloud
Home loads
IQ Battery
Main load
center
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