Bluedog225
Texas
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Good morning,
I appreciate all the good information available here. I‘ve been waiting for the IQ8 to begin detailed planning and purchasing equipment. It looks like the IQ8 lineup is at long last going to be available next year. I’d like to get down to actually drawing out a system with specific components and prices.
I will be off grid. No looking back. My array will cover 600 square feet of flat roof. At whatever wattage/price makes sense at the time of purchase. I’m very flexible and my energy needs will be adequately covered even with lower wattage panels. In the neighborhood of 12kw. There may be a ground array later more oriented towards late afternoon sun.
I’ll probably purchase a non-Enphase LiFePo battery bank due to budget (e.g. Fortress) or something similar.
Does anyone have an understanding of the variety of IQ8 options? I started trying to dig into the specs of each model and it occurred to me that there might be a something published that explained the differences.
IQ8, IQ8+, IQ8M, IQ8A, IQ8H, IQ8—208V
Also, I’m a little confused by the type of panel the IQ8 states that it is “optimized” for. That is, “high-powered 60-cell/120 half-cell and 72-cell and 144 half-cell modules.” What does that mean in terms of actual panels. Anything 60/120 or 72/144? Or some minimum wattage or voltage?
My thought was to start with the panels and IQ8 so I can pin down my amps, volts, and watts. This will inform my choice of charger/inverter.
Any input appreciated.
I appreciate all the good information available here. I‘ve been waiting for the IQ8 to begin detailed planning and purchasing equipment. It looks like the IQ8 lineup is at long last going to be available next year. I’d like to get down to actually drawing out a system with specific components and prices.
I will be off grid. No looking back. My array will cover 600 square feet of flat roof. At whatever wattage/price makes sense at the time of purchase. I’m very flexible and my energy needs will be adequately covered even with lower wattage panels. In the neighborhood of 12kw. There may be a ground array later more oriented towards late afternoon sun.
I’ll probably purchase a non-Enphase LiFePo battery bank due to budget (e.g. Fortress) or something similar.
Does anyone have an understanding of the variety of IQ8 options? I started trying to dig into the specs of each model and it occurred to me that there might be a something published that explained the differences.
IQ8, IQ8+, IQ8M, IQ8A, IQ8H, IQ8—208V
Also, I’m a little confused by the type of panel the IQ8 states that it is “optimized” for. That is, “high-powered 60-cell/120 half-cell and 72-cell and 144 half-cell modules.” What does that mean in terms of actual panels. Anything 60/120 or 72/144? Or some minimum wattage or voltage?
My thought was to start with the panels and IQ8 so I can pin down my amps, volts, and watts. This will inform my choice of charger/inverter.
Any input appreciated.