SolarEdge vs Enphase: Which System Fits Your Home Best?
SolarEdge vs Enphase: Which System Fits Your Home Best?
If you’ve looked into solar, you’ve probably seen these two names again and again — SolarEdge and Enphase.
They’re the leading inverter systems in the U.S., and both are excellent.
Here’s how to decide which one’s right for your home.
What an Inverter Does
Solar panels make DC power, but your home uses AC.
The inverter is the brain that converts and manages that flow — it decides how much power goes to your house, the grid, or your battery.
SolarEdge: Optimized Power + Central Control
SolarEdge systems use one main inverter with power optimizers on each panel.
Highlights:
- High efficiency and excellent monitoring
- Works great for larger systems
- Lower cost per watt
- Simple service and replacement (centralized)
Best for: wide, open roofs with few shading issues and bigger overall arrays.
Enphase: Microinverters on Every Panel
Enphase uses a microinverter behind each panel — each one works independently.
Highlights:
- Every panel performs on its own
- Ideal for complex or shaded roofs
- Integrated battery and backup options
- Excellent long-term reliability and warranties
Best for: roofs with multiple angles or partial shading, or when you plan to add battery storage later.
Side-by-Side Snapshot
| Feature | SolarEdge | Enphase |
|---|---|---|
| System Type | Central inverter + optimizers | Microinverter (per panel) |
| Ideal Roof | Open, low shade | Mixed angles or shaded |
| Monitoring | Panel-level | Panel-level |
| Battery Options | DC-coupled | AC-coupled |
| Warranty | 12 years (inverter) + 25 (optimizers) | 25 years (microinverters) |
| Maintenance | Central service | Individual panels |
Which One Do We Recommend?
Honestly — both.
Golden Solar installs both systems regularly, depending on roof type, homeowner goals, and budget.
We’ll walk your roof design through both options and show you the production and cost difference before you decide.