Enphase Energy Launches IQ Balcony Solar System in Germany
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) has launched its IQ Balcony Solar System in Germany, targeting apartment dwellers and homeowners with limited roof space. The plug-and-play system includes IQ8HC Microinverters, IQ Balcony Gateway, and related components, enabling users to generate clean energy from balconies and small outdoor areas.
The system features DIY installation, off-grid operation capabilities, scalability up to seven microinverters, and integrated connectivity with Wi-Fi or cellular data. Germany's balcony solar market has shown significant growth, with 435,000 new installations in 2024, up from 276,000 in 2023, bringing the total to 780,000 installations nationwide.
The standard kit includes two IQ8HC Microinverters, one IQ Balcony Gateway, IQ Cables, and an AC Power Cable, with solar panels and racking available separately. The system offers real-time monitoring through the Enphase App and comes with IP67-rated microinverters and a 5-year warranty on the Gateway.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) ha lanciato in Germania il suo IQ Balcony Solar System, rivolto a chi vive in appartamento e ai proprietari con spazio limitato sul tetto. Il sistema plug-and-play comprende Microinverter IQ8HC, il Gateway IQ Balcony e componenti correlati, permettendo di generare energia pulita da balconi e piccoli spazi esterni.
Il sistema offre un'installazione fai-da-te, funzionalità off-grid, scalabilità fino a sette microinverter e connettività integrata tramite Wi-Fi o rete cellulare. Il mercato tedesco del solare da balcone è in forte crescita, con 435.000 nuove installazioni nel 2024, rispetto alle 276.000 del 2023, per un totale di 780.000 installazioni in tutto il paese.
Il kit standard include due Microinverter IQ8HC, un Gateway IQ Balcony, cavi IQ e un cavo di alimentazione AC, mentre pannelli solari e supporti sono venduti separatamente. Il sistema consente il monitoraggio in tempo reale tramite l'app Enphase e offre microinverter con certificazione IP67 e una garanzia di 5 anni sul Gateway.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) ha lanzado en Alemania su Sistema Solar IQ Balcony, dirigido a residentes de apartamentos y propietarios con espacio limitado en el tejado. El sistema plug-and-play incluye Microinversores IQ8HC, el Gateway IQ Balcony y componentes relacionados, permitiendo generar energía limpia desde balcones y pequeñas áreas exteriores.
El sistema cuenta con instalación DIY, capacidad de funcionamiento fuera de la red, escalabilidad hasta siete microinversores y conectividad integrada vía Wi-Fi o datos móviles. El mercado solar de balcones en Alemania ha mostrado un crecimiento significativo, con 435,000 nuevas instalaciones en 2024, frente a 276,000 en 2023, alcanzando un total de 780,000 instalaciones en todo el país.
El kit estándar incluye dos Microinversores IQ8HC, un Gateway IQ Balcony, cables IQ y un cable de alimentación AC, mientras que los paneles solares y estructuras se venden por separado. El sistema ofrece monitoreo en tiempo real a través de la app de Enphase y cuenta con microinversores con certificación IP67 y una garantía de 5 años para el Gateway.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH)는 독일에서 IQ 발코니 태양광 시스템을 출시하여 아파트 거주자와 제한된 지붕 공간을 가진 주택 소유자를 대상으로 합니다. 이 플러그 앤 플레이 시스템은 IQ8HC 마이크로인버터, IQ 발코니 게이트웨이 및 관련 부품을 포함하여 발코니와 작은 야외 공간에서 청정 에너지를 생산할 수 있게 합니다.
이 시스템은 DIY 설치, 오프그리드 작동 기능, 최대 7개의 마이크로인버터 확장성, Wi-Fi 또는 셀룰러 데이터와 통합된 연결성을 제공합니다. 독일의 발코니 태양광 시장은 크게 성장하여 2024년에 435,000건의 신규 설치가 이루어졌으며, 2023년의 276,000건에서 증가해 전국적으로 총 780,000건의 설치를 기록했습니다.
표준 키트에는 두 개의 IQ8HC 마이크로인버터, 하나의 IQ 발코니 게이트웨이, IQ 케이블 및 AC 전원 케이블이 포함되며, 태양광 패널과 랙은 별도로 판매됩니다. 이 시스템은 Enphase 앱을 통한 실시간 모니터링을 제공하며, IP67 등급의 마이크로인버터와 게이트웨이에 대한 5년 보증이 제공됩니다.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ : ENPH) a lancé en Allemagne son système solaire IQ Balcony, destiné aux habitants d'appartements et aux propriétaires disposant de peu d'espace sur le toit. Ce système plug-and-play comprend des micro-onduleurs IQ8HC, une passerelle IQ Balcony et des composants associés, permettant de produire de l'énergie propre depuis les balcons et petits espaces extérieurs.
Le système propose une installation en mode DIY, des capacités de fonctionnement hors réseau, une évolutivité jusqu'à sept micro-onduleurs, ainsi qu'une connectivité intégrée via Wi-Fi ou données cellulaires. Le marché allemand du solaire sur balcon connaît une forte croissance, avec 435 000 nouvelles installations en 2024, contre 276 000 en 2023, portant le total à 780 000 installations dans tout le pays.
Le kit standard comprend deux micro-onduleurs IQ8HC, une passerelle IQ Balcony, des câbles IQ et un câble d'alimentation AC, tandis que les panneaux solaires et les supports sont vendus séparément. Le système offre une surveillance en temps réel via l'application Enphase et bénéficie de micro-onduleurs certifiés IP67 ainsi que d'une garantie de 5 ans sur la passerelle.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) hat in Deutschland sein IQ Balcony Solar System auf den Markt gebracht, das sich an Wohnungseigentümer und Hausbesitzer mit begrenztem Dachplatz richtet. Das Plug-and-Play-System umfasst IQ8HC Mikro-Wechselrichter, das IQ Balcony Gateway und zugehörige Komponenten, die es ermöglichen, saubere Energie von Balkonen und kleinen Außenbereichen zu erzeugen.
Das System bietet eine DIY-Installation, Off-Grid-Betriebsmöglichkeiten, Skalierbarkeit bis zu sieben Mikro-Wechselrichtern sowie integrierte Konnektivität über WLAN oder Mobilfunkdaten. Der deutsche Balkon-Solarmarkt verzeichnet ein starkes Wachstum mit 435.000 neuen Installationen im Jahr 2024, gegenüber 276.000 im Jahr 2023, was eine Gesamtzahl von 780.000 Installationen im ganzen Land ergibt.
Das Standard-Kit enthält zwei IQ8HC Mikro-Wechselrichter, ein IQ Balcony Gateway, IQ-Kabel und ein AC-Stromkabel, während Solarmodule und Montagesysteme separat erhältlich sind. Das System ermöglicht Echtzeitüberwachung über die Enphase-App und verfügt über IP67-zertifizierte Mikro-Wechselrichter sowie eine 5-jährige Garantie auf das Gateway.
- Expansion into the growing German balcony solar market with 435,000 new installations in 2024
- Scalable system supporting up to 7 microinverters, allowing revenue growth through expansion kits
- Product features support both grid-tied and off-grid applications, expanding market reach
- DIY installation capability reduces implementation costs and barriers to adoption
- Solar panels and mounting hardware not included in the kit, requiring additional purchases
- Limited warranty of 5 years on the Gateway component
- System currently only available in Germany, limiting market reach
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Enphase launches balcony solar system in rapidly growing German market, expanding addressable customers beyond traditional rooftop installations.
Enphase Energy's launch of the IQ Balcony Solar System in Germany targets a rapidly expanding market segment with remarkable growth. According to SolarPower Europe data cited in the release, Germany registered 435,000 new balcony solar systems in 2024, up significantly from 276,000 in 2023, bringing the country's total to 780,000 installations. This
The product specifically addresses urban and space-constrained environments, offering solar access to apartment dwellers and those without traditional roof space. This significantly expands Enphase's potential customer base beyond traditional homeowners. The system's technical highlights include:
- Plug-and-play DIY installation with app-based commissioning
- Seamless switching between grid-tied and off-grid operation
- Scalability from two microinverters up to seven
- Integrated monitoring through cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity
- IP67/IP65 environmental protection ratings for reliability
These capabilities enable additional use cases beyond urban settings, including alpine cabins, camping sites, and mobile homes – further expanding the addressable market.
The product architecture leverages Enphase's core microinverter technology while adapting to specific market needs. The standard kit includes two IQ8HC Microinverters, one IQ Balcony Gateway, IQ Cables, and an AC Power Cable, while allowing future expansion. This modular approach lets consumers start small and grow their system incrementally, potentially creating opportunities for additional component sales over time.
The timing of this launch aligns with accelerating European interest in distributed energy resources and energy independence. By targeting apartment dwellers specifically, Enphase is addressing a previously underserved demographic that traditional solar installers couldn't reach. The emphasis on DIY installation also reduces deployment costs compared to conventional solar installations requiring professional installation.
FREMONT, Calif., May 07, 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 the launch of the Enphase® IQ® Balcony Solar System in Germany. Designed for plug-and-play installation, the new system empowers apartment dwellers and homeowners with limited roof space to generate their own clean energy from balconies, patios, and small outdoor areas. It's also a simple and affordable solution for fully off-grid use cases, offering reliable daytime power for alpine cabins, camping sites, mobile home setups, and more. The IQ Balcony Solar System includes Enphase IQ8HC™ Microinverters, IQ® Balcony Gateway, and other components.
Balcony solar systems – or “plug-in solar” systems – are rapidly expanding access to clean energy for residents without traditional rooftop space. According to SolarPower Europe, Germany registered 435,000 new balcony systems in 2024, compared to 276,000 in 2023. There are now 780,000 total balcony solar installations across the country, driven by significant regional subsidies. The Enphase IQ Balcony Solar System will help more people participate in the energy transition, supporting greater energy independence across Europe.
The IQ Balcony Solar System offers the following key features:
- Do-it-yourself installation: The system has an easy setup with plug-and-play connectors for self-installation and commissioning through the Enphase® App.
- Off-grid operation: The system's IQ Microinverters switch seamlessly between grid-tied and off-grid modes, so connected devices can stay powered during daytime grid outages, or function entirely off-grid when the sun is shining in rural or remote areas where grid power isn’t available.
- Scalable solution: Homeowners can start with a small system and expand over time using an Enphase expansion kit as energy needs grow. Additional energy from the expansion kit can be harvested using the auxiliary socket.
- Integrated connectivity: The system offers a simplified setup using Wi-Fi or cellular data, supported by a 5-year data plan for seamless monitoring and updates.
- Highly reliable: The IQ8HC Microinverters come with an IP67 rating, while the IQ Balcony Gateway has an IP65 rating and a 5-year warranty.
“Germany’s energy landscape is changing, and products like the Enphase IQ Balcony Solar System are making the shift easier and more accessible,” said Kevin Malek, CEO of solago, a bundler of solar energy products in Germany. “This system empowers people to generate their own clean energy – even without a traditional roof – while enjoying the safety, reliability, and simplicity that Enphase is known for.”
The standard Enphase IQ Balcony Solar Kit includes two IQ8HC Microinverters, one IQ Balcony Gateway, IQ® Cables, and one AC Power Cable. Retailers can bundle it with solar panels and racking before it is sold. The scalable system can accommodate up to seven IQ8HC Microinverters and panels, enabling the system to evolve with energy needs. System owners can easily install the system on their own and commission it using the Enphase App, which also allows users to monitor and view their energy production.
“The installation process was incredibly fast, and the setup was seamless,” said Doris Filipović, a customer in Germany using the Enphase IQ Balcony Solar System. “What I love most is being able to track the performance of each panel in real time through the Enphase App. It’s a great feeling to know exactly how much clean energy I’m producing every day – right from my balcony.”
“Thanks to our easy-to-install IQ Balcony Solar System, more people in Germany can now increase their energy independence and participate in the clean energy transition,” said Sabbas Daniel, senior vice president of sales at Enphase Energy. “We’re excited to support improved solar accessibility in Europe, and we look forward to launching into other regions in the future.”
The Enphase IQ Balcony Solar System is available for purchase today on the Enphase website or with select partners. Solar panels, shelves, and mounting hardware are not included in this kit and must be purchased separately. To learn more about Enphase’s IQ Balcony Solar System, visit the websites for homeowners and installers.
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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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; the ability of more people to participate in the energy transition; Enphase Energy’s ability to support greater energy independence across Europe; and statements regarding the timing and availability Enphase Energy’s products in Germany. 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 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, 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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