Qcells Q.HOME+ AC-G1-7.6

Name: Qcells Q.HOME+ AC-G1-7.6
Brand: Qcells

Battery inverter, ac-coupled battery inverter. 4 models, 6 kW–8.6 kW AC at 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Apr 13, 2020

Model

Rated AC power7.6 kW
CEC weighted efficiency95.5%

Models & power ratings

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library · 4 models

Model	Nominal AC	Grid voltage	CEC continuous	Rated AC (SAM)	CEC weighted eff.	DC test window	CEC listed	UL 1741 SB
Q.HOME+ AC-G1-6.0	6 kW	240 V	5.73 kW	5.73 kW	94.0%	360–500 V	Feb 1, 2021	SB
Q.HOME+ AC-G1-7.0	7 kW	240 V	6.68 kW	6.68 kW	95.0%	280–500 V	Feb 1, 2021	SB
Q.HOME+ AC-G1-7.6	7.6 kW	240 V	7.83 kW	7.83 kW	95.5%	320–430 V	Apr 13, 2020	SB
Q.HOME+ AC-G1-8.6	8.6 kW	240 V	8.61 kW	8.61 kW	95.5%	363–430 V	Apr 13, 2020	SB

Efficiency

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library

CEC weighted efficiency95.5%
Night-time standby (tare)49.5 W
Power to start converting48.9 W

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)

UL 1741 SB (3rd ed.)Yes — CSA Group, certificate Dec 12, 2023
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)Yes — CSA Group
Volt-VAr with reactive power priority (SA13)Yes
Freq-Watt / Volt-Watt (SA14–15)Yes
Disable permit service / limit active power (SA17–18)Yes
CSIP (IEEE 2030.5) conformanceVia gateway during testing (Y*)
Monitor key data & scheduling (Rule 21 Phase 3)Yes (attested Feb 1, 2021)
CEC listedApr 13, 2020
Last CEC updateOct 11, 2024

UL 1741 SB is required for new interconnections in California (Rule 21) since 2026.

Compare with similar 7.6 kW inverters

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · building permits

Inverter	Power	CEC weighted eff.	DC test window	UL 1741 SB	Latest CEC	SoCal permits
Qcells Q.HOME+ AC-G1	6 kW–8.6 kW	95.5%	320–430 V	Yes	2021	0
GoodWe GWxxxxA-BP	5 kW–9.6 kW	96.5%	200–495 V	Yes	2021	1
FOXESS AIO-AC1-x.x-US	3.8 kW–11.4 kW	97.0%	85–500 V	Yes	2025	—
APsystems (Altenergy Power System) ELS	6.61 kW–11.4 kW	94.0%	51–60 V	Yes	2024	—
Hoymiles HAS-x.xLV-USG1	3.8 kW–11.5 kW	94.0%	50–60 V	Yes	2024	—

Same type and grid voltage, power range covering this model; same fields from the same sources.

About Qcells

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

ManufacturerQcells
Listed in CEC asQcells North America
Parent companyHanwha
Websiteq-cells.com
Models on CEC lists1504

Other series

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Questions & answers

How efficient is the Qcells Q.HOME+ AC-G1?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 94.0–95.5% for Qcells Q.HOME+ AC-G1 models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

What sizes does the Qcells Q.HOME+ AC-G1 come in?

The CEC list includes 4 models from 6 kW to 8.6 kW AC: Q.HOME+ AC-G1-6.0, Q.HOME+ AC-G1-7.0, Q.HOME+ AC-G1-7.6, Q.HOME+ AC-G1-8.6.

Is the Qcells Q.HOME+ AC-G1 certified to UL 1741 SB?

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

Can the Qcells Q.HOME+ AC-G1 be used with a battery?

The CEC lists it as a ac-coupled battery inverter.

What is the Q.HOME+ AC-G1-7.6’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 320–430 V DC.

Sources

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.
NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.