Enphase Energy Enters the Solar Market in Japan with IQ8 Microinverters
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) has announced its entry into the Japanese solar market through a distribution partnership with ITOCHU . The company has begun production shipments of IQ8™ Microinverters in Japan, coinciding with Tokyo's new mandate requiring rooftop solar on all new homes built by large-scale homebuilders starting April 1, 2025.
The initial launch features the IQ8HC™ Microinverters, capable of managing 14 amperes DC current with 350 VA peak output power, coming with a 25-year warranty. These microinverters are specifically designed to address Tokyo's unique challenges of smaller roof areas, offering flexible and scalable system designs with enhanced solar production and reliability.
ITOCHU will facilitate Tokyo's metropolitan government's subsidy of 20 yen-per-watt for homeowners installing Enphase products, making solar energy more accessible to residents with space constraints.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) ha annunciato il suo ingresso nel mercato solare giapponese attraverso una partnership di distribuzione con ITOCHU. L'azienda ha iniziato la spedizione dei microinverter IQ8™ in Giappone, in concomitanza con il nuovo mandato di Tokyo che richiede l'installazione di impianti solari sui tetti di tutte le nuove abitazioni costruite da grandi costruttori a partire dal 1° aprile 2025.
Il lancio iniziale presenta i microinverter IQ8HC™, in grado di gestire una corrente continua di 14 ampere con una potenza di picco di 350 VA, offerti con una garanzia di 25 anni. Questi microinverter sono stati progettati specificamente per affrontare le sfide uniche di Tokyo, caratterizzata da superfici di tetto ridotte, offrendo soluzioni flessibili e scalabili con una maggiore produzione solare e affidabilità.
ITOCHU agevolerà il contributo del governo metropolitano di Tokyo di 20 yen per watt per i proprietari di casa che installano prodotti Enphase, rendendo l’energia solare più accessibile ai residenti con limitazioni di spazio.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) ha anunciado su entrada en el mercado solar japonés mediante una alianza de distribución con ITOCHU. La compañía ha comenzado el envío de microinversores IQ8™ en Japón, coincidiendo con el nuevo mandato de Tokio que exige paneles solares en los techos de todas las viviendas nuevas construidas por grandes promotores a partir del 1 de abril de 2025.
El lanzamiento inicial incluye los microinversores IQ8HC™, capaces de manejar una corriente continua de 14 amperios con una potencia máxima de 350 VA, y cuentan con una garantía de 25 años. Estos microinversores están diseñados específicamente para afrontar los desafíos únicos de Tokio, donde las áreas de techo son pequeñas, ofreciendo diseños de sistema flexibles y escalables con mayor producción solar y fiabilidad.
ITOCHU facilitará el subsidio del gobierno metropolitano de Tokio de 20 yenes por vatio para los propietarios que instalen productos Enphase, haciendo la energía solar más accesible para residentes con limitaciones de espacio.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH)가 ITOCHU와의 유통 파트너십을 통해 일본 태양광 시장에 진출했다고 발표했습니다. 회사는 2025년 4월 1일부터 대규모 주택 건설업체가 신축하는 모든 주택에 옥상 태양광 설치를 의무화하는 도쿄시의 새로운 규정과 맞물려 IQ8™ 마이크로인버터의 일본 내 생산 출하를 시작했습니다.
초기 출시 제품은 IQ8HC™ 마이크로인버터로, 14암페어 직류 전류를 처리하며 350 VA의 최대 출력 전력을 제공하고 25년 보증이 적용됩니다. 이 마이크로인버터는 도쿄의 좁은 지붕 공간이라는 특수한 문제를 해결하기 위해 설계되었으며 유연하고 확장 가능한 시스템 설계로 향상된 태양광 생산성과 신뢰성을 제공합니다.
ITOCHU는 도쿄도 정부가 Enphase 제품을 설치하는 주택 소유자에게 와트당 20엔의 보조금을 지원할 수 있도록 지원하여 공간 제약이 있는 거주자들이 태양광 에너지를 보다 쉽게 이용할 수 있도록 할 예정입니다.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ : ENPH) a annoncé son entrée sur le marché solaire japonais via un partenariat de distribution avec ITOCHU. L'entreprise a commencé à expédier ses micro-onduleurs IQ8™ au Japon, en parallèle avec la nouvelle obligation de Tokyo imposant l'installation de panneaux solaires sur tous les nouveaux logements construits par les grands promoteurs à partir du 1er avril 2025.
Le lancement initial comprend les micro-onduleurs IQ8HC™, capables de gérer un courant continu de 14 ampères avec une puissance de crête de 350 VA, accompagnés d'une garantie de 25 ans. Ces micro-onduleurs ont été spécialement conçus pour répondre aux défis uniques de Tokyo, caractérisée par de petites surfaces de toiture, offrant des systèmes flexibles et évolutifs avec une production solaire et une fiabilité améliorées.
ITOCHU facilitera la subvention de 20 yens par watt accordée par le gouvernement métropolitain de Tokyo aux propriétaires installant des produits Enphase, rendant l'énergie solaire plus accessible aux résidents disposant de peu d'espace.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) hat seinen Eintritt in den japanischen Solarmarkt durch eine Vertriebspartnerschaft mit ITOCHU bekannt gegeben. Das Unternehmen hat mit der Auslieferung der IQ8™ Mikroinverter in Japan begonnen, zeitgleich mit Tokios neuer Vorschrift, die ab dem 1. April 2025 bei allen Neubauten großer Bauträger Solaranlagen auf den Dächern vorschreibt.
Zum Start werden die IQ8HC™ Mikroinverter angeboten, die einen Gleichstrom von 14 Ampere mit einer Spitzenleistung von 350 VA verarbeiten können und eine 25-jährige Garantie besitzen. Diese Mikroinverter wurden speziell entwickelt, um die besonderen Herausforderungen Tokios mit kleineren Dachflächen zu meistern und bieten flexible sowie skalierbare Systemdesigns mit verbesserter Solarleistung und Zuverlässigkeit.
ITOCHU wird die Subvention der Metropolregierung Tokios in Höhe von 20 Yen pro Watt für Hausbesitzer, die Enphase-Produkte installieren, ermöglichen und so Solarenergie für Bewohner mit begrenztem Platzangebot zugänglicher machen.
- Entry into Japan's large residential solar market through ITOCHU partnership
- Strategic timing with Tokyo's new solar mandate for new homes
- Government subsidy of 20 yen-per-watt available for Enphase installations
- 25-year warranty on IQ8 Microinverters
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Enphase's strategic entry into Japan coincides with Tokyo's solar mandate, creating growth potential through ITOCHU distribution partnership.
Enphase Energy's expansion into Japan represents a strategic market entry that coincides with favorable regulatory developments. Tokyo's new mandate requiring rooftop solar on all new homes built by large-scale developers creates immediate market demand in Japan's most populous city. The timing of this expansion appears well-calculated to capitalize on these regulatory tailwinds.
The partnership with ITOCHU provides Enphase with an established distribution channel in Japan. ITOCHU's position as one of Japan's largest trading companies offers Enphase access to local market expertise and established relationships with builders and installers, which are critical for successful market penetration in Japan's business environment.
From a technical perspective, the IQ8 Microinverters appear well-suited to address specific challenges in the Japanese market. Tokyo's residential architecture typically features roof space, which has historically constrained solar adoption. Enphase's microinverter architecture allows for more flexible system designs and better performance under partial shading conditions compared to traditional string inverters - a particularly valuable feature for optimizing energy production on smaller Japanese rooftops.
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This expansion diversifies Enphase's geographic footprint beyond its core markets and establishes a stronger presence in the APAC region. While the immediate financial impact remains to be seen, this market entry positions Enphase to participate in Japan's renewable energy transition, particularly as regulatory incentives increase adoption rates.
FREMONT, Calif., April 28, 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 production shipments of IQ8™ Microinverters in Japan through a distribution agreement with ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU), one of the largest trading companies in the country.
Starting April 1, 2025, Tokyo became the first Japanese city to mandate rooftop solar on all new homes built by large-scale homebuilders. Tokyo’s residences typically have smaller roof areas, making rooftop solar system design challenging. Enphase IQ8 Microinverters enable flexible and scalable systems, enhancing solar production and reliability for optimized rooftop solar systems in Tokyo. Enphase microinverters feature an AC architecture that provides enhanced protection for customers in Japan.
“Enphase has solidified its position as a frontrunner in home energy management globally, and we are excited to announce that ITOCHU will now provide Enphase’s cutting-edge IQ8 Microinverters in Japan,” said Shunsuke Kawashima, general manager of the Sustainable Energy Business Department at ITOCHU. “This collaboration is a win for everyone involved, especially as Tokyo begins implementing its rooftop solar mandate on all new homes. Today, many homeowners with small roofs can’t access the benefits of solar energy due to a lack of quality solutions. Enphase IQ8 Microinverters provide a safer, reliable solution for the unique design challenges of Tokyo’s smaller roof areas, making solar possible for many more people. We’re also pleased to facilitate the Tokyo metropolitan government’s 20 yen-per-watt subsidy for homeowners who install Enphase products.”
Enphase will be launching IQ8HC™ Microinverters in Japan initially, which can manage a continuous DC current of 14 amperes and feature a peak output power of 350 VA. All Enphase IQ8 Microinverters activated in Japan come with a 25-year warranty.
“ITOCHU is an invaluable customer, and we’re thrilled to enter the market in Japan, which is a large residential solar market that values quality and service,” said Ken Fong, senior vice president and general manager of the Americas and APAC at Enphase Energy. “Microinverters will provide homeowners with excellent energy production, safety, and warranty — perfect for compact roofs even if there is partial shading. We feel confident in our collaboration with ITOCHU and look forward to the positive impact we can make together in promoting sustainable energy solutions for homeowners across the country.”
For more information, please visit the Enphase Japan website.
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 81.5 million microinverters, and approximately 4.8 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in over 160 countries. For more information, visit https://enphase.com/.
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