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Enphase Energy IQ8D-BAT

Battery inverter, ac-coupled battery inverter. 2 models, 1 W–555 W AC at 208 V / 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Aug 1, 2023Rapid shutdownInstalled in 22 SoCal permits
Model
  • Rated AC power1 W
  • CEC weighted efficiency97.0%
  • Max DC input100 V
  • Warranty15 years

Models & power ratings

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library · building permits · 2 models
ModelNominal ACGrid voltageCEC continuousRated AC (SAM)CEC weighted eff.DC test windowCEC listedUL 1741 SBIn permits
IQ8D-BAT1 W240 V639 W639 W97.0%60–87 VAug 1, 2023SB14
IQ8D-BAT555 W208 V555 W555 W96.5%60–87 VDec 23, 2024SB14

AC output (grid side)

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · Enphase Energy datasheet

Efficiency

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library
CEC weighted efficiency is measured by an accredited lab at six power levels and three DC voltages — the number to compare between inverters.

Grid & smart-inverter certification

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · Enphase Energy datasheet
UL 1741 SB is required for new interconnections in California (Rule 21) since 2026.

Safety & protection

Enphase Energy datasheet

Monitoring & communication

Enphase Energy datasheet

Size, weight & environment

Enphase Energy datasheet

Battery & storage pairings

building permits

Batteries installed with it in SoCal

Enphase IQ Battery 5P
22

What it's installed with

building permits

Panels

Qcells Q.PEAK DUO
15
JinkoSolar JKMxxxN-54HL4-B
3
Trina Solar TSM-xxxNE09RC.05
2

Batteries

Enphase IQ Battery 5P
22

Gateways & interfaces

Enphase IQ System Controller
2
Permits naming both; 22 of 22 permits list other equipment.

Installed in Southern California

building permits
22
Permits name it
Jan 2025 – Mar 2026
3
Jurisdictions so far
LA County (unincorp.) (20), Palmdale (1), San Diego County (1)
4.9 kW
Typical system
median of 18 permits

Permits over time

2Jan ’2510Mar11May16Jul33Sep01Nov20Jan ’2601Marpermits per month

Model named in permit

IQ8D-BAT
14

Top ZIP codes

  • ZIP 900613
  • ZIP 900473
  • ZIP 907012
  • ZIP 907132
  • Other ZIP codes12
Only installer and ZIP level is shown — no homeowner names, street addresses or permit numbers. Permits from LA County (unincorp.) come without a contractor license, so they count toward totals but not toward installers. Counts grow as more permit portals are loaded.

Who installs IQ8D-BAT in SoCal

building permits · CSLB License Master

About Enphase Energy

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

Other series

IQ8D-BAT-DOM

Documents

manufacturer documents

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Enphase Energy IQ8D-BAT?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 96.5–97.0% for Enphase Energy IQ8D-BAT models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

What sizes does the Enphase Energy IQ8D-BAT come in?

The CEC list includes 2 models from 1 W to 555 W AC: IQ8D-BAT, IQ8D-BAT.

Is the Enphase Energy IQ8D-BAT certified to UL 1741 SB?

Yes — the CEC Grid Support Inverter List shows UL 1741 SB for all models.

Can the Enphase Energy IQ8D-BAT be used with a battery?

The CEC lists it as a ac-coupled battery inverter. In Southern California permits it was installed with Enphase IQ Battery 5P.

What is the IQ8D-BAT’s DC input voltage range?

Max DC input voltage is 100 V per the datasheet. CEC tested it at 60–87 V DC.

What warranty does it have?

15 years standard (manufacturer datasheet).

Who installs it in Southern California?

Building permits name this series 22 times (Jan 2025 – Mar 2026). The most active licensed installers are Lgcy Electric, Lumenexx.

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Grid Support Inverter List (solar and battery inverters), data as of Oct 7, 2026. Manufacturer-reported, confirmed by CEC against certificates and test reports.
  2. Enphase Energy — datasheet IQ8D-BAT Microinverter data sheet.
  3. Enphase Energy — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
  4. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
  5. Building permits — Los Angeles County Public Works (EPIC-LA, unincorporated areas) (Jan 2025 – Mar 2026); City of Palmdale (Jul 2025); San Diego County (Feb 2025). Equipment matched from permit descriptions by model number.
  6. Contractors State License Board — License Master (contractor names and license status), as of Oct 5, 2026.