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Enphase IQ8MC Microinverter vs Solis S6 Hybrid

A side-by-side look at the Enphase IQ8MC Microinverter and Solis S6 Hybrid. Winning figures are highlighted.

Enphase
Enphase IQ8MC Microinverter
Solis
Solis S6 Hybrid
Price from n/a n/a
Power 0.33 kW 5 kW
Type Micro Hybrid
MPPTs 1 2
Efficiency 97.5 % 96.2 %
Battery ready No Yes

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 review

Solis S6 Hybrid

A flexible, well-priced hybrid that works with many low-voltage (40–60V) batteries, a common backbone for UK retrofit storage.

Full Solis S6 Hybrid review

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