Enphase IQ8MC Microinverter vs Sunsynk ECCO 5kW Hybrid
A side-by-side look at the Enphase IQ8MC Microinverter and Sunsynk ECCO 5kW Hybrid. Winning figures are highlighted.
| Enphase Enphase IQ8MC Microinverter | Sunsynk Sunsynk ECCO 5kW Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | n/a | n/a |
| Power | 0.33 kW | 5.5 kW |
| Type | Micro | Hybrid |
| MPPTs | 1 | 2 |
| Efficiency | 97.5 % | 97.6 % |
| 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 reviewSunsynk ECCO 5kW Hybrid
Unusual among the 5kW hybrids in that its maximum AC output (5,500W) is genuinely above its 5,000W rating rather than just a higher apparent-power figure. The 120A charge and discharge current and 35A maximum continuous AC passthrough make it the most off-grid-oriented unit in this list, and the datasheet names both G98 and G99 in its grid regulations. In practice it is a G99 job: rated output current is 22.7A, with 25A maximum. Maximum efficiency is 97.60%; the warranty is 5 years, and at 20.5kg it is among the lighter hybrids.
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