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Qcells Q.MICRO.380C-G2

Name: Qcells Q.MICRO.380C-G2
Brand: Qcells

Microinverter. 2 models, 330 W–380 W AC at 208 V / 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Jun 22, 2026

Model

Rated AC power380 W
CEC weighted efficiency97.0%

Models & power ratings

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library · 2 models

Model	Nominal AC	Grid voltage	CEC continuous	Rated AC (SAM)	CEC weighted eff.	DC test window	CEC listed	UL 1741 SB
Q.MICRO.380C-G2	330 W	208 V	330 W	330 W	97.0%	30–41 V	Jun 22, 2026	SB
Q.MICRO.380C-G2	380 W	240 V	379 W	379 W	97.0%	30–40 V	Jun 22, 2026	SB

DC input (PV side)

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

CEC test DC voltages (min / nom / max)30 / 32 / 40 V
DC input at rated output (CEC test)391 W

Efficiency

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

CEC weighted efficiency97.0%
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)

UL 1741 SB (3rd ed.)Yes — UL, certificate Apr 15, 2026
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)Yes — UL
Firmware tested (SA)MI20US0202
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*)
Anti-islanding method groupsGroups 2b (manufacturer-reported)
Built-in meterYes
CEC listedJun 22, 2026

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

Monitoring & communication

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

Built-in production meterBuilt-in meter (CEC listing)

Panel compatibility & string sizing

NLR SAM inverter library · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List · Cali-Graf calculation

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °C

Q.MICRO.380C-G2: max DC 40 V · MPPT 30–40 V (CEC test window)

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	✗ Cold Voc above max input	1.08	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 / 30.6 V	✗ Cold Voc above max input	1.08	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 / 25.3 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	1.06	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 / 25.5 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	1.07	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 / 27 V	✗ Cold Voc above max input	1.16	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 / 28 V	✗ Cold Voc above max input	1.16	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 / 28 V	✗ Cold Voc above max input	1.13	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 / 28 V	✗ Cold Voc above max input	1.13	—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX	460 W	68.8 / 47.1 V	✗ Cold Voc above max input	1.21	—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410	410 W	39.3 / 25.3 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	1.08	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 / 28 V	✗ Cold Voc above max input	1.13	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 / 27.7 V	✗ Cold Voc above max input	1.11	—

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

Compare with similar 380 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
Qcells Q.MICRO.380C-G2	330 W–380 W	97.0%	30–40 V	Yes	2026	0
Enphase Energy IQ8 Series	240 W–633 W	97.5%	25–95 V	44 of 45	2025	1,104
Enphase Energy IQ7 Series	190 W–384 W	97.5%	22–64 V	114 of 119	2022	471
Hoymiles HM-xxxNT	295 W–1.44 kW	96.5%	29–48 V	11 of 12	2023	3
Enphase Energy IQ9 Series	405 W–440 W	97.5%	28–45 V	Yes	2026	—

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

Q.MI.380C-G2Q.MI.xxxB-P2Q.MICRO.xxxB-P2

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Qcells Q.MICRO.380C-G2?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 97.0% for Qcells Q.MICRO.380C-G2 models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

What sizes does the Qcells Q.MICRO.380C-G2 come in?

The CEC list includes 2 models from 330 W to 380 W AC: Q.MICRO.380C-G2, Q.MICRO.380C-G2.

Is the Qcells Q.MICRO.380C-G2 certified to UL 1741 SB?

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

What is the Q.MICRO.380C-G2’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 30–40 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).
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 — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).