Enphase IQ8MC Microinverter vs SMA Sunny Boy 3.6
A side-by-side look at the Enphase IQ8MC Microinverter and SMA Sunny Boy 3.6. Winning figures are highlighted.
| Enphase Enphase IQ8MC Microinverter | SMA SMA Sunny Boy 3.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | n/a | n/a |
| Power | 0.33 kW | 3.68 kW |
| Type | Micro | String |
| MPPTs | 1 | 2 |
| Efficiency | 97.5 % | 97 % |
| Battery ready | No | No |
Best value per row highlighted. Prices last checked 15 October 2026.
Enphase IQ8MC Microinverter
Different in kind from everything else in this category. Each IQ8MC sits behind one panel and puts out a maximum of 330W of AC on its own, so the catalogue's 0.33kW is a per-unit figure, and a real installation is a string of them. That buys per-module MPPT (shading on one panel does not drag the rest down), low-voltage DC on the roof, and rapid shutdown. The datasheet's 1.43A maximum output current means G98 headroom is a question of how many units you fit, not of one unit: Enphase's own limit is 11 units on a 16A single-phase circuit. Maximum efficiency is 97.5%, warranty up to 25 years provided an internet-connected IQ Gateway is installed.
Full Enphase IQ8MC Microinverter reviewSMA Sunny Boy 3.6
A conventional two-MPPT string inverter sized for a G98 notification: the datasheet gives a 16A maximum output current at a 3,680W rated power. Its 5,500Wp maximum generator power means a meaningfully oversized array is within spec. Maximum efficiency is 97.0% and the standard warranty is 5 years, with 10 and 15 as options. It weighs 17.5kg, which the datasheet calls a one-person installation.
Full SMA Sunny Boy 3.6 review