Enphase have removed the need to use adaptor cables by adding MC4 connectors built-in to their IQ7A and IQ7+ microinverters. Without the adapter cable, there are less connections for every solar module. This results in fewer connections for a typical residential install and thousands less for your team saving you time and money. It also means fewer parts to carry.
Key benefits
No adaptor cable requiredConnect solar modules directly into microinverters without an adaptor cable
Faster Installations
Simplifies inventory required for solar installations and reduces the number of connections required
Maximum reliability
Reduces the number of connections and hence potential points of failure.
Higher wattage for IQ7A
The wattage has increased from 329W to 366W for the IQ7A which provides increased benefit when using larger solar modulesBefore
IQ7 with adaptor cable (Q-DCC-2)
After
New IQ7 with integrated MC4 connector and no adaptor cable
New Microinverter model numbers
The new microinverters with integrated MC4 connectors are the same physical specification as the previous model IQ7A and IQ7+ that require an adaptor. The wattage has increased from 349W to 366W for the IQ7A providing increased benefit when using larger modules.
IQ7PLUS-72-M-INT (integrated MC4 connector) is equivalent to the IQ7PLUS-72-2-INT (adaptor cable required)
IQ7A-72-M-INT (integrated MC4 connector) is equivalent to the IQ7A-72-2-INT (adaptor cable required)
Can the microinverters with and without integrated MC4 connectors be mixed and matched?
Yes, you can mix and match microinverters as long as they are the same product line. For example, an IQ 7+ with an integrated MC4 connector can be combined with an IQ 7+ that still uses a Q-DCC-2 adapter.