Enphase Energy

Enphase Energy produces micro-inverters used in grid-tied solar panels systems. The micro inverter shifts DC to AC power conversion from a large, centralized inverter to a compact unit attached directly to each solar panel. Distributing the conversion process to each module makes the entire solar power system more productive, reliable, and smarter than traditional inverter systems. Enphase offers several inverter models inlcuding the M190, M210, M215 and D380 series.

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Enphase Energy Solves Solar Power Challenges

Solar power production is affected by various factors such as module mis-match, obstruction, shading, inter-row shading, and obstacles such as dust or debris. In addition, changes in temperature, irradiance, and shading create complex current-voltage curves, further affecting energy harvest. This is due to the fact that in traditional systems the performance of the entire system is dictated by the performance of the weakest module.

The Enphase Energy Microinverter System solves solar power challenges by performing Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) at each solar module or panel. MPPT is an algorithm used to calculate and respond to temperature and light changes detected on a solar power system, and to determine how much power to draw from the module. In contrast, centralized inverter's MPPT algorithm sees the entire solar power system as a single module, and responds to the lowest production numbers it detects.

Founded in 2006, (Nasdaq: ENPH) is a publicly traded company based in California.