6.9 × 8.3 × 1.2 in

MicroinverterEnphase Energy

Enphase Energy IQ7PLUS-72-2-US

Name: Enphase Energy IQ7PLUS-72-2-US
Brand: Enphase Energy

Microinverter. 11 models, 190 W–349 W AC at 208 V / 240 V.

UL 1741 SB · 36 of 37 modelsCEC listed · Jan 11, 2021Rapid shutdownInstalled in 471 SoCal permits

Model

Rated AC power290 W
CEC weighted efficiency96.5%
Max DC input60 V
Warranty25 years

Models & power ratings

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library · building permits · 11 models

Model	Nominal AC	Grid voltage	CEC continuous	Rated AC (SAM)	CEC weighted eff.	DC test window	CEC listed	UL 1741 SB	In permits
IQ7PD-72-2-US	190 W	208 V	190 W	190 W	97.0%	22–40 V	Mar 11, 2021	SB	—
IQ7PD-72-2-US	190 W	240 V	190 W	190 W	96.5%	22–40 V	Jan 11, 2021	SB	—
IQ7PD-84-2-US	210 W	208 V	210 W	210 W	96.5%	31–50 V	Mar 11, 2021	SB	—
IQ7PD-84-2-US	210 W	240 V	210 W	210 W	96.5%	31–50 V	Jan 11, 2021	SB	—
IQ7-60-2-US +3 SKU	240 W	208 V	240 W	240 W	97.0%	27–37 V	Jun 1, 2021	SB	117
IQ7-60-2-US +3 SKU	240 W	240 V	240 W	240 W	97.0%	27–37 V	Jun 1, 2021	SB	117
IQ7PLUS-72-2-US +7 SKU	290 W	208 V	290 W	290 W	96.5%	27–45 V	Jun 1, 2021	SB	161
IQ7PLUS-72-2-US +4 SKU	290 W	240 V	290 W	290 W	97.0%	27–45 V	Jun 1, 2021	SB	133
IQ7X-96-2-US +3 SKU	315 W	208 V	315 W	315 W	97.0%	45–64 V	Jun 1, 2021	SB	5
IQ7X-96-2-US +3 SKU	315 W	240 V	315 W	315 W	97.0%	45–64 V	Jun 1, 2021	SB	5
IQ7A-72-2-US +3 SKU	349 W	240 V	349 W	349 W	97.0%	38–43 V	Jun 1, 2021	SB	28

82 more listings are microinverters sold only inside AC modules — not shown here.

DC input (PV side)

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

Max DC input voltage60 V
MPPT operating range27–45 V
CEC test DC voltages (min / nom / max)27 / 36 / 45 V
Start-up voltage22 V
DC operating range16–60 V
Max input current12 A
Max short-circuit current25 A
Max / recommended DC power295–460 W recommended module power

AC output (grid side)

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

Rated AC power290 W
Max apparent power295 VA
CEC-measured continuous output290 W
Grid voltage208 V / 240 V
Phase208 V (1-phase of 3-phase service), split-phase 120/240 V
Frequency60 Hz
Max continuous output current1.39 A
Max units per 20 A branch11

Efficiency

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

CEC weighted efficiency96.5%
Peak efficiency97.3%
Night-time standby (tare)0.03 W
Power to start converting2 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) · Enphase Energy datasheet

UL 1741 SB (3rd ed.)36 of 37 models — UL, certificate Aug 19, 2022
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)Yes — UL
Firmware tested (SA)V2.19.01, V2.22.02, V2.23.01 and 13 more
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 Sep 1, 2021)
CEC listedJan 11, 2021
Last CEC updateDec 21, 2023
Standards listed on the datasheetUL 1741 SA, UL 1741 SB, IEEE 1547, UL 62109, FCC Part 15, CA Rule 21, NEC 690.12 (rapid shutdown), UL 1741
CEC noteFormerly IQ7-60-x-US-& {208V}.

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

Safety & protection

Enphase Energy datasheet

Rapid shutdown (NEC 690.12)Yes (NEC 690.12, datasheet)

Monitoring & communication

Enphase Energy datasheet

InterfacesPLC, CAN

Size, weight & environment

Enphase Energy datasheets

Dimensions (W × H × D)6.9 × 8.3 × 1.2 in
Weight2.4 lb (1.1 kg)
Enclosure ratingClass II double-insulated
CoolingNatural convection (no fans)
Operating temperature−40 to +65 °C

Warranty

Enphase Energy datasheet

Standard warranty25 years

Panel compatibility & string sizing

Enphase Energy datasheet · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List · Cali-Graf calculation

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °C

IQ7PLUS-72-2-US: max DC 60 V · MPPT 27–45 V (datasheet)

Most-permitted panels in Southern California

Panel	Power	Voc cold / Vmp hot	Check	DC/AC	Installed together
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ 410	410 W	48.1 / 30.6 V	✓ Within range	1.41	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 / 30.6 V	✓ Within range	1.41	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 / 25.3 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	1.38	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 / 25.5 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	1.4	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 / 27 V	✓ Within range	1.52	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 / 28 V	✓ Within range	1.52	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 / 28 V	✓ Within range	1.48	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 / 28 V	✓ Within range	1.48	—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX	460 W	68.8 / 47.1 V	✗ Cold Voc above max input	1.59	—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410	410 W	39.3 / 25.3 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	1.41	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 / 28 V	✓ Within range	1.48	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 / 27.7 V	✓ Within range	1.45	—

Voltage check only, from CEC panel data and NLR weather for the city. Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Battery & storage pairings

building permits

Batteries installed with it in SoCal

Enphase IQ Battery 10

Enphase IQ Battery 5P

Enphase IQ Battery

Enphase IQ Battery 3

What it's installed with

building permits

Panels

Qcells Q.PEAK DUO

LONGi Hi-MO 4

Trina Solar (model not specified)

LG Electronics (model not specified)

Qcells (model not specified)

Batteries

Enphase IQ Battery 10

Enphase IQ Battery 5P

Enphase IQ Battery

Enphase IQ Battery 3

Gateways & interfaces

Enphase IQ Combiner

Enphase IQ System Controller

Unirac (model not specified)

IronRidge (model not specified)

Permits naming both; 383 of 471 permits list other equipment.

Installed in Southern California

building permits

471

Permits name it

Aug 2019 – Sep 2026

Jurisdictions so far

LA County (unincorp.) (434), Huntington Beach (28), Los Angeles (5), P

6,424

Units listed

median 18 per permit

6 kW

Typical system

median of 349 permits

Permits over time

Model named in permit

IQ7PLUS-72-2-US

130

IQ7-60-2-US

117

IQ7A-72-2-US

IQ7HS-66-M-US

IQ7HS-66-E-ACM-US

IQ7AS-66-ACM-US

Top ZIP codes

ZIP 9100145
ZIP 9174430
ZIP 9172227
ZIP 9177520
ZIP 9101618
ZIP 9121418
ZIP 9110717
ZIP 9172415
Other ZIP codes22

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 IQ7 Series in SoCal

building permits · CSLB License Master

Vertexbeta Inc

Woodland Hills · CSLB #1094438

2 installsJan 2026 – Mar 2026Palmdale

Gonzalez Solar Innovations Inc

Lucerne Valley · CSLB #1141568

1 installJul 2026Palmdale

Semper Solaris Electric Inc

Oceanside · CSLB #1054537

1 installSep 2026Chula Vista

Solar Flare Inc

Indio · CSLB #1047741

1 installAug 2021Los Angeles

Solar Optimum Design & Electrical

Glendale · CSLB #972228

1 installAug 2019Los Angeles

South West Builders

Simi Valley · CSLB #1012298

1 installJan 2021Los Angeles

Sunpower

Orem · CSLB #961988

1 installMar 2022Los Angeles

Compare with similar 290 W 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
Enphase Energy IQ7 Series	190 W–349 W	96.5%	27–45 V	Yes	2021	566
Enphase Energy IQ8 Series	240 W–633 W	97.5%	25–95 V	44 of 45	2025	1,104
Hoymiles HM-xxxNT	295 W–1.44 kW	96.5%	29–48 V	11 of 12	2023	3
Enphase Energy IQ8-3P Series	380 W–475 W	97.5%	28–53 V	Yes	2024	1
Qcells Q.MI.380C-G2	330 W–380 W	97.0%	30–41 V	Yes	2026	—

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

Approved in other markets

Clean Energy Council (Australia)

Model	Approved	Expires	Standards
IQ7A-72-E-ACM-INT	Jul 31, 2025	Dec 7, 2026	IEC 62109.1;IEC 62109.2;AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 Amd 2:2024
IQ7PLUS-72-M-INT	Jul 31, 2025	Dec 7, 2026	IEC 62109.1;IEC 62109.2;AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 Amd 2:2024

About Enphase Energy

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

ManufacturerEnphase Energy
Listed in CEC asEnphase Energy, Inc.
Websiteenphase.com
Models on CEC lists223

Other series

IQ8 Series · 1104 permitsIQ8-3P Series · 1 permitsIQ9 SeriesIQ9-3P Series

Documents

manufacturer documents

PDF
IQ7A Microinverter with integrated MC4 connectors
Datasheet · Enphase
PDF
IQ7X Microinverter data sheet
Datasheet · Enphase
PDF
IQ7 and IQ7+ Microinverters with integrated MC4 connectors data sheet
Datasheet · Enphase
PDF
IQ7A Microinverter with integrated MC4 connector data sheet
Datasheet · Enphase
PDF
IQ7 and IQ7+ Microinverters data sheet
Datasheet · Enphase
PDF
IQ7XS Microinverter data sheet
Datasheet · Enphase
PDF
IQ7HS Microinverter data sheet
Datasheet · Enphase
PDF
IQ7-based M190 Series Microinverters data sheet
Datasheet · Enphase

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Enphase Energy IQ7 Series?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 96.5–97.0% for Enphase Energy IQ7 Series models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages. The datasheet states a peak efficiency of 97.3%.

What sizes does the Enphase Energy IQ7 Series come in?

The CEC list includes 11 models from 190 W to 349 W AC: IQ7PD-72-2-US, IQ7PD-72-2-US, IQ7PD-84-2-US, IQ7PD-84-2-US, IQ7-60-2-US, IQ7-60-2-US, IQ7PLUS-72-2-US, IQ7PLUS-72-2-US….

Is the Enphase Energy IQ7 Series certified to UL 1741 SB?

Yes — the CEC Grid Support Inverter List shows UL 1741 SB for 36 of 37 models.

Can the Enphase Energy IQ7 Series be used with a battery?

In Southern California permits it was installed with Enphase IQ Battery 10, Enphase IQ Battery 5P, Enphase IQ Battery.

What is the IQ7PLUS-72-2-US’s DC input voltage range?

Max DC input voltage is 60 V per the datasheet. MPPT operating range 27–45 V. CEC tested it at 27–45 V DC.

What warranty does it have?

25 years standard (manufacturer datasheet).

Who installs it in Southern California?

Building permits name this series 471 times (Aug 2019 – Sep 2026). The most active licensed installers are Vertexbeta Inc, Gonzalez Solar Innovations Inc, Semper Solaris Electric Inc.

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.
Enphase Energy — datasheet IQ7A Microinverter with integrated MC4 connectors.
Enphase Energy — datasheet IQ7 and IQ7+ Microinverters data sheet.
Enphase Energy — datasheet IQ7X Microinverter data sheet.
Enphase Energy — datasheet IQ7A Microinverter with integrated MC4 connector data sheet.
Enphase Energy — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
Clean Energy Council (Australia) — approved inverter list (as of Oct 8, 2026).
NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Riverside, Santa Clarita, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach.
California Energy Commission — PV Module List (module electrical data for the compatibility check).
Building permits — Los Angeles County Public Works (EPIC-LA, unincorporated areas) (Aug 2019 – Aug 2026); City of Huntington Beach (Jun 2024 – Dec 2024); LADBS, City of Los Angeles (Aug 2019 – Mar 2022); City of Palmdale (Jan 2026 – Jul 2026); City of Chula Vista (Sep 2026). Equipment matched from permit descriptions by model number.
Contractors State License Board — License Master (contractor names and license status), as of Oct 5, 2026.
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).