Enphase Energy began shipping IQ8X and IQ8P-3P commercial microinverters made in USA factories with more domestic content, Solar Power World reported on December 12, 2024.
The details
- The higher-content models carry a “DOM” suffix in their SKUs.
- In July 2024, Enphase said some IQ8 units, paired with other USA-made equipment, could help projects qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s domestic content bonus tax credit.
- With more USA-made components, less additional USA equipment is needed to reach the credit threshold.
- The USA-made units were added to the California Energy Commission’s Solar Equipment Lists.
Why it matters for Made in USA
The domestic content bonus pushes solar developers to buy USA-made parts. Making inverters here helps installers reach the threshold.
FAQ
Which models?
IQ8X and IQ8P-3P microinverters with a “DOM” SKU suffix.
Why does domestic content matter?
Projects can get a bonus tax credit if enough equipment is USA-made.
Are they on California lists?
Yes, the CEC Solar Equipment Lists.
Source & credit
Source: Solar Power World, December 12, 2024: “Enphase ups domestic content percentage in IQ8 microinverters”, by Kelsey Misbrener.