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Enphase IQ8M
Official manufacturer NA verified Sept. 2, 2026
IQ8 series product tile image (series image; covers IQ8M)
Identity
| category | microinverters |
| generation | IQ8 |
| manufacturer | Enphase |
| market_version | US/Canada, 240 V split-phase |
| model | IQ8M |
| mpn | IQ8M-72-2-US |
| product_family | IQ8 Series Microinverters |
| product_status | active |
| region | NA |
| release_year | UNKNOWN |
| sku | IQ8M-72-2-US (Enphase IQ Connector) / IQ8M-72-M-US (Staubli MC4 connectors) |
Electrical
| ac_coupling_compatibility | UNKNOWN/uncertain - no documented certification list found; generically AC-coupleable with any hybrid/battery inverter meeting IEEE1547/UL1741-SB within its rated AC-coupled PV limit |
| ac_rated_power_w | 325 |
| grid_profiles | ['CA Rule 21 (UL 1741-SA)', 'IEEE 1547:2018 (UL 1741-SB 3rd Ed.)', 'UL 62109-1', 'FCC Part 15 Class B'] |
| max_dc_input_power_w | UNKNOWN (Enphase does not publish a max DC input power figure; only 'Commonly used module pairings 260-460 W') |
| max_dc_voltage_v | 60 |
| max_input_current_a | 12 |
| max_short_circuit_current_a | 20 |
| monitoring_protocol | Enphase IQ Gateway / Envoy |
| mppt_range_v | 30-45 |
| num_mppt | 1 |
| supported_module_power_range_w |
260-460 (commonly used module pairings)
DATA SHEET - IQ8M and IQ8A Microinverters (IQ8M-72-2-US) — INPUT DATA (DC), 'Commonly used module pairings 260 - 460 W'
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Physical / mechanical
| depth_mm | 30.2 |
| enclosure_material | Class II double-insulated, corrosion-resistant polymeric enclosure |
| height_mm | 212 |
| mounting_bolt_size | 6 mm (1/4 in) or 8 mm (5/16 in) mounting hardware (racking-vendor supplied) |
| mounting_hole_spacing_mm | UNKNOWN |
| mounting_type | ['rooftop'] |
| shipping_weight_kg | UNKNOWN |
| torque_specs |
6 mm (1/4 in) mounting hardware: 5 N.m (45 to 50 in-lb); 8 mm (5/16 in) mounting hardware: 9 N.m (80 to 85 in-lb) - installation manual p.17
Installation and Operation Manual - Enphase IQ8, IQ8+, IQ8M, IQ8A and IQ8H Microinverters — installation manual p.17, mounting hardware torque
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| weight_kg | 1.08 |
| width_mm |
175
DATA SHEET - IQ8M and IQ8A Microinverters (IQ8M-72-2-US) — MECHANICAL DATA, 'Dimensions (H x W x D) 212 mm x 175 mm x 30.2 mm'
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Installation
| clearance_bottom_mm |
19
Installation and Operation Manual - Enphase IQ8, IQ8+, IQ8M, IQ8A and IQ8H Microinverters — manual p.17, 'Allow a minimum of 1.9 cm (3/4") between the roof and the microinverter'
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| clearance_left_mm | UNKNOWN |
| clearance_right_mm | UNKNOWN |
| clearance_top_mm |
13
Installation and Operation Manual - Enphase IQ8, IQ8+, IQ8M, IQ8A and IQ8H Microinverters — manual p.17, 'allow 1.3 cm (1/2") between the back of the PV module and the top of the microinverter'
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| direct_sunlight_restriction | Always place the microinverter under the PV module, protected from direct exposure to rain, sun, and other harmful weather events (manual p.17) |
| indoor_outdoor | outdoor (NEMA 250 type 6); approved for wet locations |
| installation_notes | Minimum 1.9 cm (3/4 in) between roof and microinverter; minimum 1.3 cm (1/2 in) between the back of the PV module and the top of the microinverter. Vertical mount requires >30 cm (12 in) clearance from the edges of the PV module (manual p.17). |
| mounting_orientation | horizontal (bracket side up) or vertical; must be mounted under the PV module |
| orientation_allowed | ['horizontal (bracket side up)', 'vertical'] |
| orientation_forbidden | ['upside down'] |
| surface_requirements | PV module racking rail |
Environment
| cooling_method | natural convection - no fans |
| ip_rating | UNKNOWN (rated to NEMA 250 type 6 rather than IP) |
| max_altitude_m | UNKNOWN |
| nema_rating |
NEMA 250, type 6
Installation and Operation Manual - Enphase IQ8, IQ8+, IQ8M, IQ8A and IQ8H Microinverters — manual p.11, 'complies with the NEMA 250, type 6 environmental enclosure rating standard'
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| operating_temperature_c | -40 to +60 (ambient temperature range) |
| storage_temperature_c | UNKNOWN |
Interfaces & connectors
| ac_terminal_type | Enphase IQ Connector (Enphase IQ Cable, 12 AWG double-insulated outdoor-rated trunk cable) |
| can | False |
| cloud_api | Enphase Enlighten (via IQ Gateway) |
| ethernet | False |
| local_api | UNKNOWN (IQ Gateway level) |
| powerline_communication | Enphase proprietary PLC to IQ Gateway (Envoy) |
| protocol_notes | All communication is via the IQ Gateway; the microinverter itself has no IP, Modbus or serial port. |
| pv_connector_type | IQ8M-72-2-US: Enphase DC connector, MC4 via Q-DCC-2 adapter cable; IQ8M-72-M-US: integrated Staubli MC4 |
| rs485 | False |
| wifi | False |
Controls & display
| buttons | none |
| display_type | none |
| leds |
1 status LED - flashing green: normal operation with IQ Gateway communication; flashing orange: AC grid normal but no gateway communication; flashing red: AC grid absent or out of specification; solid red: active DC Resistance Low, Power Off condition (manual p.26)
Installation and Operation Manual - Enphase IQ8, IQ8+, IQ8M, IQ8A and IQ8H Microinverters — manual p.26, LED behaviour table
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| local_display | False |
| mobile_app | Enphase App (system level) |
Protection
| anti_islanding | yes (IEEE 1547:2018 / UL 1741-SB listed) |
| ground_fault_protection | DC Resistance Low / Power Off detection (LED solid red) |
| integrated_dc_switch | False |
| over_voltage | UNKNOWN |
| overvoltage_category | Overvoltage class DC port: II |
| protection_class | Class II double-insulated |
| rapid_shutdown | UNKNOWN |
| under_voltage | UNKNOWN |
Certifications
| emc | ['FCC Part 15 Class B', 'ICES-0003 Class B'] |
| grid_codes | ['CA Rule 21 (UL 1741-SA)', 'IEEE 1547:2018 (UL 1741-SB 3rd Ed.)'] |
| other | [] |
| regional | [] |
| safety | ['UL 62109-1', 'CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 107.1-01'] |
Warranty & service
| conditions | Datasheet wording: 'industry-leading limited warranty of up to 25 years' |
| design_life_years | UNKNOWN |
| standard_years | up to 25 (limited warranty; exact term subject to Enphase warranty document) |
Documents
datasheet
DATA SHEET - IQ8M and IQ8A Microinverters (IQ8M-72-2-US)
rev IQ8MA-12A-DS-0069-03-EN-US-2022-12-27
datasheet
DATA SHEET - IQ8M and IQ8A Microinverters with integrated MC4 connectors (IQ8M-72-M-US)
rev DSH-00205-5.0-EN-2025-08-22
installation-manual
Installation and Operation Manual - Enphase IQ8, IQ8+, IQ8M, IQ8A and IQ8H Microinverters
rev UNKNOWN
product-page
Enphase Microinverters (installer product page)
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| AC short circuit fault current over 3 cycles | 2 Arms |
| CEC weighted efficiency | 97.5% |
| DC port backfeed current | 0 mA |
| Extended frequency range | 47 - 68 Hz |
| Max. continuous output current | 1.35 A |
| Max. units per 20 A (L-L) branch circuit | 11 |
| Min. / Max. start voltage | 22 / 58 V |
| Module compatibility | 54-cell / 108 half-cell, 60-cell / 120 half-cell, 66-cell / 132 half-cell and 72-cell / 144 half-cell |
| Operating range | 16 - 58 V |
| PV array configuration | 1 x 1 Ungrounded array; No additional DC side protection required; AC side protection requires max 20A per branch circuit |
| Peak output power | 330 VA |