Enphase IQ Battery Energy Storage System

Powerful energy storage solution powered by the Enphase IQ Battery.

The modular architecture of the Enphase IQ Battery means you’ll get an energy storage solution that’s exactly what you need: no more, no less, no wasted costs. The system is easy to expand on as your needs change, as your family grows or you add an electric vehicle. Plus, flexible configurations work for any garage.

Enphase's high-performance energy storage solution brings you more intelligence and better value than anything else, with the industry’s lowest cost of entry and best lifetime value. It pairs seamlessly with Enphase microinverters and other solar technologies to help you make the most of your energy.

Lower upfront costs

More affordable than other storage options
Simple installation keeps extra costs low
Modular for a solution that’s exactly what you need

Higher performance

96% round-trip efficiency
2 cycles per day for twice the value and faster payback
Most usable capacity (100% D.O.D.)

Greater Reliability

Lithium iron phosphate chemistry from Eliiy Power for long cycle life
Minimum 10-year expected life
No single point of failure

Safer

Prismatic cells from Eliiy Power are highly stable over time
Safety certified by TUV Rheinland
No high-voltage DC in system

UL 9540 Certified

The Enphase IQ Battery is the first residential energy storage system to receive the UL 9540 system certification -- a safety standard requirement issued by UL, the global safety science organization.

Installation is as easy as it gets.

Step 1

Install mounting bracket on studs.

Step 2

Connect with standard AC wiring.

Step 3

Hang battery on mounting bracket.

Enphase IQ Battery Datasheet

The Enphase IQ Battery features Lithium iron phosphate chemistry from Eliiy Power for long cycle life and a minimum 10-year expected lifespan.

IQ BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
Enphase Model Number	IQ6PLUS-B1200-LL-I-US00-RV1
Battery with integrated IQ6PLUS-ACB-LL Enphase Microinverter
Rated continuous AC output power	270 VA
Duration of discharge at rated power	4.3 hours
Maximum units per 20A branch circuit	14 (single phase)
Ambient operating temperature range	-4º F to 113º F
Chemistry	Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Dimensions	15.4" x 12.8" x 1.8"
Weight	55 lbs.
Enclosure Rating	Indoor – IP20 / NEMA 2
Cooling	Natural convection – No fans
Compliance	UL 9540, UL 991, UL 1642, UL 1741, UL 1973; UN 38.3
Designed for Enphase IQ Microinverter solar panel systems. Contact us toll-free: (877) 297-0014.

Enphase IQ Battery Storage System Review

Simple

Quick and easy single-person installation
Easily interconnects with standard household AC wiring

Safe

No high voltage DC in system
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry
Cells safety tested and certified by TÜV Rheinland

Reliable

Long cycle life - prismatic cells are highly stable over time
10-year warranty
No single point of failure

Modular

No need to oversize the storage system
Easily expandable
Lowest cost of entry

Enphase Ensemble Battery Storage Backup System

The Enphase Ensemble™ uses Encharge, an all-in-one AC coupled battery storage system that includes embedded gridforming multimode microinverters and one or more Lithium-ion batteries. You can connect multiple Encharge battery storage systems to maximize potential backup for homes. The Encharge 3 storage system for Ensemble provides flexibility to customers to start small and add capacity incrementally.

Common Battery Storage Applications

Self-Consumption

self-consumption

With self-consumption, you store your excess solar power to use later.

Time of Use Optimization

time of use optimization

Time of use optimization refers to drawing energy from the grid when energy prices are at their lowest, such as late at night. The lower cost energy is stored for use later by the utility when power is more expensive.

Battery Backup

battery backup

Battery backup energy storage is a method one would use to store power to use during a power outage.

AC Coupled vs. DC Coupled Energy Storage System

Energy storage systems come in two varieties:
AC-coupled or DC-coupled.

AC-coupled systems connect to a solar array on the AC side, while DC-coupled systems connect on the DC side. The most obvious advantage of DC-coupled systems is that they allow both the solar array and battery to be served by a single inverter. AC-coupled systems offer equivalent efficiency to DC-coupled systems with advantages in flexibility, reliability, and safety. The Enphase IQ battery is an example of an AC-coupled system, while LG Chem RESU StorEdge is an example of a DC-coupled system.

AC-coupled system advantages

Minimizes high-voltage DC indoors
Solution can be retrofitted to existing solar installations
More incrementally scalable

DC-coupled system advantages

One inverter handles all conversion for PV and batteries.
DC Power may be tapped into directly
Equivalent efficiency to AC-coupled systems

The modular Enphase IQ Battery can be expanded to up to 14 batteries per 20A single-phase branch.

Used Energy Storage Terms

Demand charges are the charges that commercial customers pay for the peak amount of power (load) that they draw from the grid. Demand charges can be a substantial portion of a utility bill; a battery helps lower them by allowing the commercial building to draw from the battery instead of the grid during peak times.

Frequency regulation happens when the utility calls upon batteries to inject power into the grid or take power off the grid to help the grid maintain a stable frequency. Battery owners are compensated for this service.

Lithium ion is a commonly used term to describe any type of lithium-based rechargeable battery. The name refers to lithium ions that are shuttled between cathode and anode when the battery is charged and discharged.

Load shifting is the process of shifting the time when energy is used. For example, running the dishwasher at night to take advantage of off-peak energy prices.

Peak shaving is the process of reducing peak power usage.