A significant advancement in 2025 is the emergence of grid-forming microinverters, particularly Enphase's IQ8 series. Traditional microinverters are “grid-following,” meaning they require an existing AC grid to synchronize with. Performance Trade-off: While microinverters add $1,500-$3,000 to a typical residential solar system, they can increase energy production by 5-25% in shaded or complex roof conditions, often justifying the premium through enhanced long-term performance and 25-year warranties. Market. PWRmicro seamlessly fits into Generac's smart ecosystem of energy products such as PWRcell 2, ecobee Smart Thermostat, and home standby generators creating a system that can provide virtually endless backup power. SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 - Generac Holdings Inc. Its "EMS inside" design cuts network gateway CAPEX, while the revolutionary DAB topology delivers industry-leading efficiency—redefining MLPE excellence. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced the launch of its new IQ8™ Commercial Microinverters, featuring the IQ8P-3P™.