Enphase Energy and REA Global Power the First Electric Bus in Australia

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On April 19, 2021, Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) announced that Transdev selected its microinverters for Australia's first fully solar-powered bus depot. The project, in collaboration with REA Global, features 250 REA Power Series Modules paired with Enphase IQ 7+ microinverters, establishing a 95 kW commercial installation. Enphase's technology emphasizes efficiency, safety, and reliability, with a robust warranty offering. This partnership highlights the shift towards solar-powered public transport, showcasing Enphase's commitment to innovation in energy management.

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• Selected by Transdev for the first fully solar-powered bus depot in Australia.
• Partnership with REA Global enhances project credibility and implementation.
• The installation features advanced technology with robust safety and performance metrics.
• Microinverters backed by a 10-year warranty, extendable up to 25 years.

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MELBOURNE, Australia, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy management technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar-plus-storage systems, today announced that Transdev, a multinational transit operator, selected Enphase microinverters for the first public transport depot in Australia to feature a fully solar-powered bus. Transdev plans to electrify the public transport network in Australia to show that it is more economical both financially and environmentally to transition to solar-powered electrical vehicle (EV) buses. 

Transdev partnered with REA Global, an award winning residential and commercial solar installer with Platinum status in the Enphase Installer Network (EIN) in Australia. The first stage of the installation paired 250 x 380 W REA Power Series Modules with Enphase IQ 7+ microinverters to deliver this pioneering 95 kW commercial project.

"The decision to partner with REA Global for our solar requirements was simple as Michael and his team provide the most advanced solar technology and industry-leading workmanship and service," said Marc Cleave, head of engineering at Transdev Australia. "Enphase microinverters were chosen as part of the REA Solar solution to help enable us to generate the most amount of energy for the available rooftop space and provide ultimate system safety and accountability with panel-level monitoring."

"Being chosen as the key energy partner for Transdev Australia is a great honor and it showcases our commitment to the development and implementation of advanced solar technology," said Michael Mrowka, director at REA Global. "Enphase microinverters are key to this as the technology enables us to create more solar energy from a smaller space with increased safety and reliability."

IQ 7+ microinverters leverage Enphase's unique software-defined architecture and semiconductor integration for excellent reliability and economies of scale. Enphase microinverters are subjected to a rigorous reliability and quality testing regimen with more than one million cumulative hours of power-on testing to provide exceptional performance under heat, high humidity, salty air, extreme cold, and harsh climate conditions. The Company's microinverters are designed to be long-lived energy assets and are backed by a 10-year limited warranty in the Australian solar market, which can be extended for a fee to 15, 20, or 25 years.

Reliability and panel-level monitoring were essential requirements to gather the data needed to drive the initiative forward and ensure optimal performance. Both REA Global's residential and commercial installations are outfitted with Enphase Envoy™ communications gateways, which connect the solar systems to the Enphase Enlighten™ monitoring platform and help make per-panel energy monitoring and insights for operations and maintenance easy.

"I am pleased that Transdev has utilized Enphase microinverter technology to shine a light on the electrified future of public transport," said Dave Ranhoff, chief commercial officer at Enphase Energy. "Transdev's vision complements our mission to usher in a new energy future, and it is through the commitment to quality, service, and innovation by partners like REA Global that the clean energy evolution can be realized."

About Enphase Energy, Inc.

Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company, delivers smart, easy-to-use solutions that manage solar generation, storage and communication on one intelligent platform. The Company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter technology and produces a fully integrated solar-plus-storage solution. Enphase has shipped more than 32 million microinverters, and approximately 1.4 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit www.enphase.com/au and follow the company on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Enphase Energy, Enphase, the E logo, IQ 7+, Envoy, Enlighten, and other trademarks or service names are the trademarks of Enphase Energy, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements related to the expected capabilities and performance of Enphase Energy's technology and products, including safety, quality and reliability; energy generation; and economies of scale; our outstanding customer service; results of electrifying the public transport network in Australia; and the performance by our installation partners. These forward-looking statements are based on Enphase's current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including those risks described in more detail in Enphase's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents on file with the SEC and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Enphase Energy undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events, or changes in its expectations, except as required by law.

Enphase Contact:

Justin Cohen
Marketing Manager, APAC
jcohen@enphaseenergy.com
+61 438 630 163 

FAQ

What is the significance of Enphase Energy's partnership with Transdev?

The partnership marks the implementation of Australia's first fully solar-powered bus depot, showcasing the potential for sustainable public transport.

What technology is used in the solar-powered bus depot project in Australia?

The project utilizes Enphase IQ 7+ microinverters paired with 250 REA Power Series Modules, delivering a total of 95 kW.

How does Enphase Energy ensure the reliability of its microinverters?

Enphase microinverters undergo over one million hours of rigorous reliability testing to ensure exceptional performance in various environmental conditions.

What warranty does Enphase Energy offer for its microinverters in Australia?

Enphase offers a standard 10-year limited warranty for its microinverters, which can be extended up to 25 years.

What role does REA Global play in the Enphase and Transdev partnership?

REA Global is the solar installer collaborating with Enphase to implement the solar technology at Transdev's public transport depot.