| Published power range | 0.384 kW |
| Scored benchmark | 0.384 kW |
| Rated AC power | 0.384 kW |
| Peak efficiency | 97.4% |
| Weighted efficiency | 96.8% |
| Number of MPPTs | 1 |
| Max input current / MPPT | 14 A |
| Ingress protection | IP67 |
| Warranty period | 25 yr |
| Grid & safety certification | IEC 62109 + national grid code certified for 1 market |
| Manufacturing track record | 15+ years, field-proven |
Some values are estimated where independent verification was not available: see the full scorecard and review.solar/terms.
IQ8HC · every criterion scored by the live rubric (Solar Analytica inverter rubric v3.6.0), with its recorded value, evidence status, and any linked source. Page 1 carries the buying-decision summary; this and the next page are the full record for verification and right of reply.
| Efficiency | |||
| Peak efficiency (%) | 97.4 | datasheet | Source |
| Weighted efficiency (CEC/Euro %) | 96.8 | datasheet | Source |
| Semiconductor technology | Not disclosed | datasheet | Source |
| Night standby consumption (W) | 0.05 | datasheet | Source |
| Design & Flexibility | |||
| Number of MPPTs | 1 | datasheet | Source |
| Max input current per MPPT (A) | 14 | datasheet | Source |
| Thermal & Physical Resilience | |||
| Thermal management | Fanless / natural convection | datasheet | Source |
| Ingress protection | IP67 | datasheet | Source |
| Operating temperature range | Standard | datasheet | Source |
| Surge protection | No DC SPD / Basic | reviewed absence | Source |
| Features & Integration | |||
| Hybrid / battery capability | String + retrofit battery option | datasheet | Source |
| Backup / islanding | No backup | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Monitoring & smart features | App + smart features + string-level visibility | datasheet | Source |
| Reactive power range | ±0.8 pf leading/lagging: Q(U) compliant | stated | No link |
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| Safety & Compliance | |||
| Grid & safety certification | IEC 62109 + grid code, 1 market | datasheet | Source |
| Shutdown / arc safety | Panel-level rapid shutdown (microinverter/optimiser) | datasheet | Source |
| Guarantee & Backbone | |||
| Warranty period (yrs) | 25 | stated | Source |
| Warranty assurance | Parts only | datasheet | Source |
| Financial strength & warranty backing | Financially strong (profitable / strong parent) | stated | No link |
| Manufacturing track record | 15+ years, field-proven | stated | No link |
| Energy Ecosystem | |||
| Open protocol & API maturity | Cloud API only | stated | Source |
| VPP & grid services readiness | No VPP capability | reviewed absence | Source |
| EV charging integration | Smart OCPP EV charging (solar surplus tracking) | stated | Source |
| Thermal load management | No thermal load integration | reviewed absence | Source |
| Smart home & IoT depth | Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support) | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Firmware & security disclosure | Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published | stated | Source |
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