Enphase Starts U.S. Shipments of First GaN-Based IQ9N-3P Commercial Microinverters
Enphase Energy has begun U.S. shipments of its first GaN-based IQ9N-3P commercial microinverter, manufactured domestically to comply with U.S. regulatory requirements. This product expansion marks Enphase's entry into GaN-based commercial inverters and could bolster its commercial solar hardware revenue stream.
1. Enphase Begins Domestic Shipments of IQ9N-3P Commercial Microinverter
Enphase Energy has initiated U.S. deliveries of its first Gallium Nitride-based IQ9N-3P commercial microinverter, produced entirely at its Fremont, California facility to satisfy domestic compliance requirements. The IQ9N-3P delivers a 3-phase output optimized for commercial rooftops and carports, with a peak efficiency exceeding 97 percent and a continuous rating of 2400 watts per unit. Enphase reports initial production capacity of 50,000 units per quarter, with plans to scale to 200,000 units following a second production line coming online in Q2. The shift to GaN semiconductors reduces thermal losses by 20 percent compared with silicon-based predecessors, enabling longer warranty periods and lower balance-of-system costs. Management expects this shipment milestone to secure several multi-megawatt orders from national solar installers and public agencies seeking U.S.-manufactured components.