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Sigenergy SigenMicro 768 US

Microinverter. 4 models, 380 W–960 W AC at 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Oct 13, 2025

Model

Rated AC power770 W
CEC weighted efficiency97.0%

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
SigenMicro 384 US	380 W	240 V	388 W	388 W	97.0%	35–55 V	Oct 13, 2025	SB
SigenMicro 480 US	480 W	240 V	484 W	484 W	97.0%	35–55 V	Oct 13, 2025	SB
SigenMicro 768 US	770 W	240 V	776 W	776 W	97.0%	35–55 V	Oct 13, 2025	SB
SigenMicro 960 US	960 W	240 V	969 W	969 W	97.0%	35–55 V	Oct 13, 2025	SB

DC input (PV side)

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

CEC test DC voltages (min / nom / max)35 / 45 / 55 V
DC input at rated output (CEC test)808 W

Efficiency

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

CEC weighted efficiency97.0%
Night-time standby (tare)0.04 W
Power to start converting14.5 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 Jul 15, 2025
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)No
Volt-VAr with reactive power priority (SA13)No
Freq-Watt / Volt-Watt (SA14–15)No
Disable permit service / limit active power (SA17–18)No
CSIP (IEEE 2030.5) conformanceVia gateway during testing (Y*)
Anti-islanding method groupsGroups 1, 5 (manufacturer-reported)
Power control system (PCS)Stated in CEC listing (power control system)
CEC listedOct 13, 2025
Last CEC updateAug 11, 2026

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

Panel compatibility & string sizing

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

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °C

SigenMicro 768 US: max DC 55 V · MPPT 35–55 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	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	0.53	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 / 30.6 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	0.53	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 / 25.3 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	0.52	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 / 25.5 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	0.52	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 / 27 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	0.57	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 / 28 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	0.57	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 / 28 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	0.55	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 / 28 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	0.55	—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX	460 W	68.8 / 47.1 V	✗ Cold Voc above max input	0.59	—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410	410 W	39.3 / 25.3 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	0.53	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 / 28 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	0.55	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 / 27.7 V	⚠ Below MPPT at peak heat	0.54	—

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 770 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
Sigenergy SigenMicro xxx US	380 W–960 W	97.0%	35–55 V	Yes	2025	0
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
Power Center Dxxx-M2	696 W–696 W	96.5%	33–48 V	Yes	2022	2
FOXESS M1-1000-NA	1 kW–1 kW	95.5%	35–50 V	Yes	2026	—

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

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Sigenergy SigenMicro xxx US?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 97.0% for Sigenergy SigenMicro xxx US models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

What sizes does the Sigenergy SigenMicro xxx US come in?

The CEC list includes 4 models from 380 W to 960 W AC: SigenMicro 384 US, SigenMicro 480 US, SigenMicro 768 US, SigenMicro 960 US.

Is the Sigenergy SigenMicro xxx US certified to UL 1741 SB?

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

What is the SigenMicro 768 US’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 35–55 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).