Enphase Energy IQ8 Commercial Microinverters Made with Domestic Content Selected for New Projects in the United States

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Enphase Energy announced that its domestically manufactured IQ8P-3P Commercial Microinverters have been selected for three significant solar projects totaling nearly 3 MW across the United States. The largest project, a 2 MW system at Manatee School for the Arts in Florida, will use 3,200 microinverters to generate over 3.8 million kWh annually, potentially saving $900,000 per year. In Rhode Island, a 666 kW installation at Rock Ridge Homes affordable housing complex will utilize 1,282 microinverters. The third project, a 150 kW installation at Modesto Gospel Mission in California, is expected to offset 45% of the building's energy load with projected lifetime savings exceeding $1 million. These projects qualify for the domestic content bonus tax credit due to Enphase's U.S. manufacturing facilities.

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• Projects qualify for 10% domestic content bonus tax credit due to U.S. manufacturing
• Largest project expected to generate $900,000 in annual savings for Florida school
• Modesto project projected to provide over $1 million in lifetime savings
• 25-year warranty on microinverters matches other component warranties
• Projects demonstrate versatility across different commercial applications

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Renewable Energy Analyst

Enphase's domestic microinverters winning commercial projects signals market expansion and tax credit advantage over competitors.

This announcement highlights Enphase Energy's strategic positioning in the commercial solar sector through three key projects totaling 3 MW of capacity. The company's decision to manufacture IQ8P-3P™ Commercial Microinverters domestically is proving commercially advantageous as it qualifies these installations for the domestic content bonus tax credit, creating a compelling value proposition that's winning business.

The 2 MW Florida school installation represents a particularly significant win as it's projected to be among the largest rooftop solar projects in state history using Enphase microinverters. With estimated production exceeding 3,800,000 kWh annually and projected savings of $900,000 yearly, this showcases the economic case for Enphase's commercial solution. The 666 kW Rhode Island affordable housing project and 150 kW California community center installation further demonstrate market diversification across different commercial applications.

What's most telling is how installers specifically cite the domestic content qualification as a decisive factor in choosing Enphase products. This competitive advantage is driving adoption while supporting American manufacturing jobs. The 25-year warranty matching module warranties and enhanced safety from eliminating high-voltage DC are additional selling points resonating with commercial customers. These projects collectively signal Enphase's expanding footprint beyond residential applications into the higher-volume commercial segment, which should help drive growth as the company executes on its commercial strategy.

Projects in Florida, Rhode Island, and California will have a combined capacity of nearly 3 MW upon completion

FREMONT, Calif., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced that IQ8P-3P™ Commercial Microinverters made with domestic content were selected for significant commercial projects on a Florida school, an affordable housing complex in Rhode Island, and a community center in California. These projects, totaling nearly 3 MW, showcase the growing interest in Enphase's commercial product solution for its reliability, safety, and ability to qualify for the domestic content bonus tax credit, which improves project economics and supports the growth of American manufacturing.

In Palmetto, Florida, the solar installation at the Manatee School for the Arts is projected to be one of the largest rooftop solar projects in state history and the largest using Enphase microinverters produced at its U.S. contract manufacturing facilities. The 2 MW system will use 3,200 IQ8P-3P Microinverters, which are estimated to produce over 3,800,000 kWh annually and offset much of the school's electricity needs for more than 25 years. The project is expected to result in an estimated $900,000 in annual savings. The installer company, Tampa Bay Solar, has begun construction and commissioning planned for late June 2025.

“Our goal is a 90% reduction in utility costs, freeing up critical operational budget to enhance educational programs and facilities for the community,” said Steve Rutherford, president and founder at Tampa Bay Solar, an installer of Enphase products in Florida. “Thanks to Enphase microinverters made with domestic content at U.S. factories, the school will access critical federal tax incentives while enjoying reliable and safer operations."

Rock Ridge Homes, an affordable housing apartment complex located in a quiet neighborhood in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, will feature a 666 kW solar installation with 1,282 IQ8P-3P Microinverters across 14 buildings. Construction is set to begin soon.

“This installation is a testament to our dedication to sustainable, high-quality homes that serve both residents and the environment,” said Nikhil Nardhani, director of development at The BLVD Group, a leading developer and owner of affordable housing. “We’re proud to demonstrate how solar technology can enhance affordability and community impact.”

"Apartment residents, along with everyone else, deserve clean, local solar energy without the complexity," said John Weaver, general manager at installer Commercial Solar Guy. "Our Rock Ridge Homes project uses Enphase IQ8 Commercial Microinverters with domestic content tax incentives to create even more savings for property management while enhancing community sustainability."

In Modesto, California, installer company Mid-State Solar completed a 150 kW solar project for the Modesto Gospel Mission, an organization that provides services to poor and homeless individuals to meet their tangible and spiritual needs. The project includes IQ8P-3P Microinverters made with domestic content, which gives the organization the opportunity to qualify for the additional 10% domestic content bonus tax credit. It’s estimated that the solar project will offset approximately 45% of the building’s energy load and will provide more than $1 million dollars in lifetime savings.

“Enphase's decision to supply IQ8 Commercial Microinverters from manufacturing facilities on American soil resonates strongly with our company’s resolve,” said Aaron Yakligian, vice president at Mid-State Solar. “Produced locally, these high-performance components enable us to provide our customers with reliable, safer, top-tier solar solutions. Additionally, the Enphase inverters provide a 25-year warranty which matches the warranty of the modules, hardware, and the building’s new roof. Having no high-voltage DC was also a plus.”

"These projects showcase the versatility of Enphase’s IQ8 Commercial Microinverters across diverse commercial applications," said Ken Fong, senior vice president and general manager of the Americas and APAC at Enphase Energy. "Additionally, we’re pleased to see our investment in American manufacturing continuing to strengthen the solar industry, create jobs, and help customers secure valuable tax incentives while meeting the highest standards for performance and safety."

Watch a video about Enphase’s manufacturing process in Texas here. For more information about Enphase commercial microinverters, please visit the Enphase website.

About Enphase Energy, Inc.

Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company based in Fremont, CA, is the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems that enable people to harness the sun to make, use, save, and sell their own power — and control it all with a smart mobile app. The company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology and builds all-in-one solar, battery, and software solutions. Enphase has shipped approximately 81.5 million microinverters, and approximately 4.8 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in over 160 countries. For more information, visit https://enphase.com/.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements related to the expected capabilities and performance of Enphase Energy’s technology and products, including safety, quality, and reliability; expectations regarding the timing of construction projects; and statements regarding the use of the domestic content bonus tax credit. These forward-looking statements are based on Enphase Energy’s current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of such risks and uncertainties including those risks described in more detail in Enphase Energy’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other documents filed by Enphase Energy from time to time with the SEC. Enphase Energy undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What is the total capacity of Enphase Energy's new solar projects announced in June 2025?

The three new projects in Florida, Rhode Island, and California will have a combined capacity of nearly 3 MW upon completion.

How much energy will the Manatee School for the Arts solar installation produce annually?

The 2 MW system using 3,200 IQ8P-3P Microinverters is estimated to produce over 3,800,000 kWh annually.

What are the financial benefits of the Enphase IQ8P-3P Microinverter installations?

The Florida school project is expected to save $900,000 annually, while the Modesto Gospel Mission project will provide over $1 million in lifetime savings.

How does Enphase's domestic manufacturing benefit these solar projects?

The projects qualify for an additional 10% domestic content bonus tax credit because the microinverters are manufactured in U.S. facilities.

What is the warranty period for Enphase IQ8P-3P Commercial Microinverters?

The Enphase microinverters come with a 25-year warranty, matching the warranty of modules, hardware, and roofing components.