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Hoymiles HM-400NT

Microinverter. 12 models, 295 W–1.44 kW AC at 208 V / 240 V.

UL 1741 SB · 11 of 12 modelsCEC listed · May 11, 2020Rapid shutdownInstalled in 3 SoCal permits
Model
  • Rated AC power382 W
  • CEC weighted efficiency96.5%
  • Max DC input60 V

Models & power ratings

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library · building permits · 12 models
ModelNominal ACGrid voltageCEC continuousRated AC (SAM)CEC weighted eff.DC test windowCEC listedUL 1741 SBIn permits
HM-300NT295 W240 V295 W295 W96.5%29–48 VAug 3, 2020SB—
HM-350NT349 W240 V349 W349 W96.5%33–48 VAug 3, 2020SB—
HM-400NT382 W208 V387 W387 W96.5%38–48 VOct 2, 2023SB2
HM-400NT382 W240 V383 W383 W96.5%34–48 VAug 3, 2020SB2
HM-600NT590 W240 V591 W591 W96.5%29–48 VMay 11, 2020SB—
HM-700NT696 W240 V697 W697 W96.5%33–48 VMay 11, 2020SB—
HM-800NT766 W208 V767 W767 W96.5%34–48 VApr 21, 2023SB—
HM-800NT766 W240 V767 W767 W96.5%34–48 VMay 11, 2020SB—
HM-1000NT1 kW240 V985 W985 W96.5%32–48 VMar 1, 2021——
HM-1200NT1.2 kW240 V1.21 kW1.21 kW96.5%32–48 VMay 11, 2020SB—
HM-1500NT1.44 kW208 V1.44 kW1.44 kW96.5%36–48 VAug 11, 2023SB1
HM-1500NT1.44 kW240 V1.44 kW1.44 kW96.5%36–48 VMay 11, 2020SB1

DC input (PV side)

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

AC output (grid side)

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

Efficiency

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

Safety & protection

Hoymiles datasheets

Monitoring & communication

Hoymiles datasheet

Size, weight & environment

Hoymiles datasheet

Panel compatibility & string sizing

Hoymiles datasheet · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List · Cali-Graf calculation
HM-400NT: max DC 60 V · MPPT 16–60 V (datasheet)

Most-permitted panels in Southern California

PanelPowerVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/ACInstalled together
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ 410410 W48.1 / 30.6 V✓ Within range1.07—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410410 W48.1 / 30.6 V✓ Within range1.07—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M400 W39.3 / 25.3 V✓ Within range1.05—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR405 W39.4 / 25.5 V✓ Within range1.06—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)440 W40.9 / 27 V✓ Within range1.15—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD440 W41.1 / 28 V✓ Within range1.15—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430430 W41.3 / 28 V✓ Within range1.12—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430430 W41.3 / 28 V✓ Within range1.12—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX460 W68.8 / 47.1 V✗ Cold Voc above max input1.2—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410410 W39.3 / 25.3 V✓ Within range1.07—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430430 W41.3 / 28 V✓ Within range1.12—
Tesla TSP-420420 W43.4 / 27.7 V✓ Within range1.1—
Voltage check only, from CEC panel data and NLR weather for the city. Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Installed in Southern California

building permits
3
Permits name it
Sep 2024 – Jun 2026
1
Jurisdictions so far
LA County (unincorp.) (3)
18
Units listed
median 10 per permit
3.6 kW
Typical system
median of 3 permits

Permits over time

1Sep ’2400Nov00Jan ’2500Mar00May00Jul00Sep00Nov00Jan ’2600Mar10May1permits per month

Model named in permit

HM-400NT
2
HM-1500NT
1
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.

Compare with similar 382 W inverters

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · building permits
InverterPowerCEC weighted eff.DC test windowUL 1741 SBLatest CECSoCal permits
Hoymiles HM-xxxNT295 W–1.44 kW96.5%34–48 VYes20236
Enphase Energy IQ8 Series240 W–633 W97.5%25–95 V44 of 4520251,104
Enphase Energy IQ7 Series190 W–384 W97.5%22–64 V114 of 1192022471
Enphase Energy IQ9 Series405 W–440 W97.5%28–45 VYes2026—
MANGO POWER TECH LBZ-PV400 W–500 W97.0%36–55 VYes2026—
Same type and grid voltage, power range covering this model; same fields from the same sources.

About Hoymiles

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

Other series

HMS-xxx-1WM-LVMIS-xxx-1A-NAMIS-xxx-1NAMIS-xxx-2NAHMT-xxxx-4T-208-NAHM-xxxNHMS-xxx-1A-NAHMS-xxx-1T-NAHMS-xxx-2T-NAHMS-xxxx-4T-NAHMS-xxx-1D-NAHMS-xxx-2D-NA

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Hoymiles HM-xxxNT?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 96.5% for Hoymiles HM-xxxNT models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages. The datasheet states a peak efficiency of 96.7%.

What sizes does the Hoymiles HM-xxxNT come in?

The CEC list includes 12 models from 295 W to 1.44 kW AC: HM-300NT, HM-350NT, HM-400NT, HM-400NT, HM-600NT, HM-700NT, HM-800NT, HM-800NT….

Is the Hoymiles HM-xxxNT certified to UL 1741 SB?

Yes — the CEC Grid Support Inverter List shows UL 1741 SB for 11 of 12 models.

What is the HM-400NT’s DC input voltage range?

Max DC input voltage is 60 V per the datasheet. MPPT operating range 16–60 V. CEC tested it at 34–48 V DC.

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. Hoymiles — manufacturer datasheet “Open Energy For All Microinverter Description Datasheet Hoymiles 1-in-1 microinverter, which can be connected to one”.
  3. Hoymiles — manufacturer datasheet “PRODUCT BROCHURE 2023 FOR NORTH AMERICA”.
  4. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
  5. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Riverside, Santa Clarita, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach.
  6. California Energy Commission — PV Module List (module electrical data for the compatibility check).
  7. Building permits — Los Angeles County Public Works (EPIC-LA, unincorporated areas) (Sep 2024 – Jun 2026). Equipment matched from permit descriptions by model number.
  8. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).