Enphase IQ System Controller 3
$2,175.00
Sale price
$2,175.00
Regular price
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Enphase IQ System Controller 3
$2,175.00
Sale price
$2,175.00
Regular price
The Enphase IQ System Controller 3 is the backup management hub for Enphase IQ8 microinverter systems. Unlike the earlier IQ System Controller 2, the Controller 3 leverages the IQ8's grid-forming capability to provide solar-powered backup — meaning the battery charges from solar even during an outage, extending backup runtime indefinitely on sunny days.
Specifications
| Model | IQ-SYSTEM-CONTROLLER-3 |
| Compatible Microinverters | Enphase IQ8 series |
| Max Backup Power | 7.68 kW per IQ Battery 5P unit |
| Solar-Powered Backup | Yes — IQ8 charges battery during outage |
| Grid Reconnect | Automatic |
| Warranty | 10 years |
Key Features
- Solar charges the battery during a grid outage — backup runtime extends on sunny days
- Required for activating IQ8 backup capability with IQ Battery 5P
- Whole-home or critical-load panel configuration
- Full Enphase Enlighten monitoring integration
- Automatic transfer — no manual intervention required during outage
Best For
Required component for all Enphase IQ8 systems with IQ Battery 5P backup. The key difference from the Controller 2 is solar-powered backup operation during outages.