Enphase Energy Announces U.S.-Produced IQ8 Microinverter Compliance with Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) announced that its IQ8™ Microinverters for residential and commercial applications have achieved compliance with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act. This certification enables Enphase's U.S.-manufactured microinverters to be utilized in federal infrastructure projects, including the EPA's $7 billion Solar for All initiative.
The BABA Act mandates federal investments to prioritize American-made products to strengthen domestic manufacturing and create jobs. The Solar for All program aims to expand solar access to low-income and disadvantaged communities through grants to states, territories, tribal governments, municipalities, and eligible nonprofits.
Multiple solar installers, including ReVision Energy, Ideal Energy Solar, and A&R Solar, have praised this development, highlighting its benefits for low-income customers and federal infrastructure projects requiring U.S.-made components.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) ha annunciato che i suoi Microinverter IQ8™ per applicazioni residenziali e commerciali hanno ottenuto la conformità con il Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act. Questa certificazione consente ai microinverter prodotti negli Stati Uniti da Enphase di essere utilizzati in progetti infrastrutturali federali, compreso il $7 miliardi Solar for All initiative dell'EPA.
Il BABA Act richiede che gli investimenti federali diano priorità ai prodotti realizzati negli Stati Uniti per rafforzare la produzione interna e creare posti di lavoro. Il programma Solar for All mira ad ampliare l'accesso all'energia solare per le comunità a basso reddito e svantaggiate attraverso sovvenzioni per stati, territori, governi tribali, municipi e organizzazioni non profit idonee.
Molti istallatori di pannelli solari, tra cui ReVision Energy, Ideal Energy Solar e A&R Solar, hanno elogiato questo sviluppo, evidenziando i suoi benefici per i clienti a basso reddito e i progetti infrastrutturali federali che richiedono componenti fabbricati negli Stati Uniti.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) anunció que sus Microinversores IQ8™ para aplicaciones residenciales y comerciales han logrado cumplir con la Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act. Esta certificación permite que los microinversores fabricados en EE. UU. de Enphase se utilicen en proyectos de infraestructura federal, incluido el iniciativa Solar for All de $7 mil millones de la EPA.
El BABA Act exige que las inversiones federales prioricen los productos fabricados en EE. UU. para fortalecer la fabricación interna y crear empleos. El programa Solar for All tiene como objetivo expandir el acceso a la energía solar para comunidades de bajos ingresos y desfavorecidas a través de subvenciones a estados, territorios, gobiernos tribales, municipios y organizaciones sin fines de lucro elegibles.
Múltiples instaladores solares, incluidos ReVision Energy, Ideal Energy Solar y A&R Solar, han elogiado este desarrollo, destacando sus beneficios para los clientes de bajos ingresos y los proyectos de infraestructura federal que requieren componentes fabricados en EE. UU.
엔페이즈 에너지 (NASDAQ: ENPH)는 자사 IQ8™ 마이크로 인버터가 주거 및 상업용 애플리케이션을 위한 Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act의 인증을 받았다고 발표했습니다. 이 인증을 통해 엔페이즈의 미국 제조 마이크로 인버터가 연방 인프라 프로젝트에서 사용될 수 있게 되었으며, 여기에는 EPA의 70억 달러 규모 Solar for All 이니셔티브가 포함됩니다.
BABA 법안은 미국 제품을 우선시하는 연방 투자를 의무화하여 국내 제조를 강화하고 일자리를 창출하는 것을 목표로 합니다. Solar for All 프로그램은 주, 영토, 부족 정부, 지방 자치 단체 및 적격 비영리 단체에 대한 보조금을 통해 저소득 및 취약한 커뮤니티에 태양광 접근성을 확대하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
ReVision Energy, Ideal Energy Solar 및 A&R Solar을 포함한 여러 태양광 설치 업체들은 이 발전을 칭찬하며, 저소득 고객 및 미국 생산 부품이 필요한 연방 인프라 프로젝트에 대한 혜택을 강조했습니다.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) a annoncé que ses Micro-onduleurs IQ8™ pour des applications résidentielles et commerciales ont obtenu la conformité avec la Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act. Cette certification permet aux micro-onduleurs fabriqués aux États-Unis par Enphase d'être utilisés dans des projets d'infrastructure fédéraux, y compris l'initiative Solar for All de 7 milliards de dollars de l'EPA.
La loi BABA exige que les investissements fédéraux donnent la priorité aux produits fabriqués aux États-Unis afin de renforcer la fabrication nationale et de créer des emplois. Le programme Solar for All vise à élargir l'accès à l'énergie solaire pour les communautés à faible revenu et défavorisées par le biais de subventions aux États, territoires, gouvernements tribaux, municipalités et organisations à but non lucratif éligibles.
De nombreux installateurs solaires, tels que ReVision Energy, Ideal Energy Solar et A&R Solar, ont salué ce développement, en soulignant ses avantages pour les clients à faible revenu et les projets d'infrastructure fédéraux nécessitant des composants fabriqués aux États-Unis.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) gab bekannt, dass ihre IQ8™ Mikrowandler für Wohn- und Gewerbeanwendungen die Anforderungen des Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act erfüllt haben. Diese Zertifizierung ermöglicht es, dass die in den USA hergestellten Mikrowandler von Enphase in bundesstaatlichen Infrastrukturprojekten eingesetzt werden, einschließlich der $7 Milliarden Solar for All Initiative der EPA.
Das BABA-Gesetz fordert, dass bundesstaatliche Investitionen amerikanisch hergestellte Produkte priorisieren, um die inländische Herstellung zu stärken und Arbeitsplätze zu schaffen. Das Solar for All-Programm zielt darauf ab, den Zugang zu Solarenergie für einkommensschwache und benachteiligte Gemeinschaften durch Zuschüsse an Staaten, Territorien, Stammesregierungen, Kommunen und berechtigte gemeinnützige Organisationen zu erweitern.
Mehrere Solaranbieter, darunter ReVision Energy, Ideal Energy Solar und A&R Solar, haben diese Entwicklung gelobt und deren Vorteile für einkommensschwache Kunden sowie für bundesstaatliche Infrastrukturprojekte, die US-gefertigte Komponenten erfordern, hervorgehoben.
- Gained eligibility for EPA's $7 billion Solar for All initiative through BABA Act compliance
- Expanded market access to federal infrastructure projects
- Enhanced competitive position in the U.S. government contracts sector
- Strengthened domestic manufacturing presence
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Enphase's achievement of BABA compliance for IQ8 Microinverters represents a significant strategic advantage in the highly competitive solar market. This certification unlocks access to the lucrative
The timing is particularly strategic for three reasons:
- It positions Enphase as a preferred vendor for federal infrastructure projects, potentially providing a buffer against residential market volatility
- It strengthens their competitive moat against foreign manufacturers who may struggle to meet BABA requirements
- It aligns with broader political push for domestic manufacturing, potentially leading to additional incentives and opportunities
The endorsements from multiple regional installers (ReVision Energy, Ideal Energy Solar and A&R Solar) suggest strong channel partner support and indicate that Enphase's U.S.-made products meet both performance and cost requirements despite potentially higher domestic manufacturing costs.
Looking ahead, this compliance could drive significant revenue growth through two channels: direct participation in federal projects and increased adoption by solar installers seeking BABA-compliant components for government-funded installations. However, the key metric to watch will be Enphase's ability to scale U.S. production to meet potential demand without compromising margins.
FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced that its IQ8™ Microinverters for residential and commercial applications, specifically the IQ8HC-72-M-DOM-US and IQ8P-3P-72-E-DOM-US SKUs, are now in compliance with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act. This compliance allows Enphase microinverters made at its U.S. contract manufacturing facilities to be used in federal infrastructure projects eligible for participation in programs like the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)
The BABA Act requires federal investments to prioritize products produced in America to boost domestic manufacturing and job creation. Through Solar for All, the EPA has awarded grants to states, territories, tribal governments, municipalities, and eligible nonprofits to expand access to solar for low-income and disadvantaged communities, including multi-family homes and small commercial projects. The program’s goal is to unlock access to affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy for millions of people.
"Enphase’s compliance with the BABA Act is a huge step forward, making it easier to incorporate its industry-leading products into federally funded projects," said James Hasselbeck, COO at ReVision Energy, an installer of Enphase products in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. "This is particularly beneficial for our low- and moderate-income customers and is in alignment with our Solar for All initiatives. As installers, we appreciate Enphase’s commitment to high-quality products produced in America that meet both performance and regulatory standards."
"We’ve been installing Enphase microinverters for years because of their outstanding durability and cutting-edge technology," said Troy Van Beek, founder & CEO at Ideal Energy Solar, an installer of Enphase products in Iowa. "Knowing the products now comply with the BABA Act gives us more flexibility in taking on federal infrastructure projects that require components produced in the United States. Enphase’s dedication to local manufacturing is a win for both installers and the clean energy industry."
"The IQ8 Microinverters’ compliance with the BABA Act shows Enphase’s leadership in advancing clean energy solutions produced in the United States," said Reeves Clippard, chief strategic officer and co-founder of A&R Solar. "This is a significant milestone that allows installers like us to meet stringent project requirements while providing customers with top-tier solar technology. Enphase continues to be a trusted partner in helping us deliver innovative, sustainable systems."
"We are proud to support the Build America, Buy America initiative with our IQ8 Microinverters produced in the United States," said Ken Fong, senior vice president and general manager of the Americas and APAC at Enphase Energy. "This milestone highlights our dedication to supporting American jobs, advancing domestic clean energy, and delivering high-quality and reliable solutions for infrastructure projects across the country."
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About Enphase Energy, Inc.
Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company based in Fremont, CA, is the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems that enable people to harness the sun to make, use, save, and sell their own power—and control it all with a smart mobile app. The company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology and builds all-in-one solar, battery, and software solutions. Enphase has shipped approximately 78.0 million microinverters, and over 4.5 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit https://enphase.com/.
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