Enphase IQ8HC

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Enphase IQ8HC
4.0/5#2 of 11 in one panel microinverters
4.0

The Enphase choice for today’s 450 W and larger panels. It gets the most output per panel in the line at its lowest price per watt.

  • 384 WAC output
  • 1Panels
  • YesUL 1741
  • 25 yearsWarranty
Check price at altE$161Check price at US Solar Supplier$185.44Check price at Signature Solar$239.75

Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • 384 W continuous, the most of any single panel Enphase unit, for 450 to 540 W panels
  • A 14 A input handles modern high current panels
  • The lowest price per watt in the Enphase line
  • Listed for rapid shutdown and covered for 25 years once registered
Cons
  • Overkill for panels under about 450 W
  • Monitoring needs an IQ Gateway, sold separately

The Enphase IQ8 Commercial family

Every Enphase IQ8 Commercial model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own panel count.

ModelAC outputRatingPrice
Enphase IQ8MC320 W3.9/5$149.46
Enphase IQ8AC349 W3.9/5$173.96
Enphase IQ8HC (this one)384 W4.0/5$161

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its panel count. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Model numberIQ8HC-72-M-US
Output
Panel inputs1
AC output384 W
Grid voltage240 V split phase or 208 V
CEC efficiency97%
Peak efficiency97.3%
Panel input
Largest panel540 W
Current per input14 A
MPPT range29.5 to 45 V
Listing and build
UL 1741Yes
Rapid shutdownYes
Monitoringgateway (sold separately)
EnclosureNEMA 6
Weight2.4 lb
Warranty25 years
Released2024-01

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