IBC Solar, Enphase Energy Sign Distribution Pact for Microinverters, Storage Systems

German photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy storage specialist, IBC Solar, has entered into distribution agreement with California-based microinverters specialist Enphase Energy.

As per the deal, the company has added Enphase Energy’s microinverters and storage systems to its product range with immediate effect.

With this cooperation, the company has become able to offer its customers even more options for quick and easy solar system planning and installation. The microinverters are compatible with almost all module types and are particularly suitable for residential rooftops.

Explaining on the addition of Enphase products, Britta Beier, Senior Vice President Supply Chain Management, IBC Solar, said “Microinverter systems offer numerous advantages for installers and end customers from a technological perspective.”

“With a 25-year limited warranty on its microinverters, Enphase’s system stands for the highest reliability and thus meets IBC Solar's high quality standards. The compatibility with all our modules and mounting systems fits our system concept and the fast, uncomplicated plug-and-play installation creates advantages for our premium partners,” Beier added.

In order to make the installation of the devices even more convenient, the system provider will also soon offer a new clip solution for IBC Solar mounting systems. This allows the inverters to be mounted without tools, as the clip solution is simply clicked into the mounting rails, the company said.

“We are pleased to partner with IBC Solar to provide our microinverters and storage systems to our European customers,” said Peter van Berkel, General Manager, Enphase Europe.

Berkel further said, “we look forward to working with IBC Solar and its strong installer network to provide homeowners with reliable, clean energy with our innovative home energy management systems.”

Additionally, solar installers will be able to use Enphase Storage systems ‘Encharge’ for new installations, as well as for retrofitted systems from IBC Solar starting this summer 2021.