The hardware behind the plan

Choose the equipment that will power your home.

Solar panels, inverters and batteries chosen to work together. Here’s every model we install and what each one does best.

Manufacturer information reviewed July 2026
Tesla Powerwall 3 home battery
Equipment options fromTeslaFranklinWHEnphaseEcoFlowRECHD HyundaiSirius PV
Current Tesla Powerwall 3 home battery
One complete system

Choose equipment that works together.

Batteries need enough power and storage for your backup goals. Panels must fit the roof and pair correctly with the inverter.

We compare the complete design, not isolated brand names.

Named modelsCompatible designWritten coverageRealistic runtime
Current battery models

Compare four home battery options.

How we size backup
Battery specifications

Compare capacity, power, and warranty.

How long a battery lasts depends on what you run and how much sun it gets to recharge.

ProductUsable energyContinuous outputSolar input / architectureManufacturer warranty
Tesla
Powerwall 3 + Expansion
Powerwall 3 · Powerwall 3 Expansion
13.5 kWh per unitUp to 11.5 kW per Powerwall 3Integrated inverter · 6 MPPTs · up to 20 kW DC input10 years
FranklinWH
aPower 2
aPower 2
15 kWh10 kWAC-coupled battery · managed through FranklinWH aGate15 years / 60 MWh throughput
Enphase
IQ Battery 10C
IQBATTERY-10C-1P-NA
10.0 kWh7.08 kWAC-coupled · 4 embedded grid-forming microinverters15 years / 6,000 cycles · 60% retained capacity
EcoFlow
OCEAN Pro
Battery EF-BP-10 · Hybrid inverter EF-PCS-24
10–80 kWh system rangeUp to 24 kWHybrid inverter · up to 40 kW solar input15 years
Enphase microinverters

Matched to the panel.

We use the IQ8X or IQ8HC based on the panel’s electrical requirements. Your proposal names the exact pairing.

Solar technologyEnphase

IQ8X Microinverter

Current model: IQ8X-80-M-US

The Enphase microinverter we use for compatible high-voltage residential solar modules.

Continuous output
380 VA
CEC efficiency
96.5%
Manufacturer warranty
25 years
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Solar technologyEnphase

IQ8HC Microinverter

Current model: IQ8HC-72-M-US

The Enphase microinverter we use for compatible higher-current residential solar modules.

Continuous output
380 VA
CEC efficiency
97.0%
Manufacturer warranty
25 years
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Microinverter specifications

Compare the IQ8X and IQ8HC.

ProductCommon module pairingMPPT voltage rangeMaximum DC input voltageMaximum module short-circuit currentPeak / continuous outputCEC weighted efficiencyManufacturer warranty
Enphase
IQ8X Microinverter
IQ8X-80-M-US
320–540 W43–60 V79.5 V13 A384 VA / 380 VA at 240 V96.5%25 years
Enphase
IQ8HC Microinverter
IQ8HC-72-M-US
320–540 W29.5–45 V60 V20 A384 VA / 380 VA at 240 V97.0%25 years

Wattage alone doesn’t decide the match. We check every panel’s voltage and current against Enphase’s compatibility list before it goes in your design.

Solar panel options

Compare power, efficiency, and warranty.

Your proposal names the exact panel.

Solar panelREC

Alpha Pure-RX

Premium high-density residential panels for roofs where usable space matters.

Power range
450–470 W
Maximum efficiency
22.6%
Performance warranty
25 years
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Solar panelHD Hyundai Energy Solutions

HiN-T440NF(BK)

A 440 W, full-black N-type TOPCon residential panel with bifacial cell construction.

Rated power
440 W
Maximum efficiency
22.53%
Performance warranty
30 years
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Solar panelSirius PV USA

ELNSM54M-HC-N Series

A current N-type residential series spanning 440–465 W with up to 23.85% efficiency.

Rated power
440–465 W
Maximum efficiency
23.85%
Performance warranty
30 years
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Solar panel specifications

Compare the panels we offer.

ProductRated powerModule efficiencyCell technologyPmax temperature coefficientWarranty
REC
Alpha Pure-RX
REC450AA–REC470AA Pure-RX
450–470 WUp to 22.6%Heterojunction (HJT)−0.24%/°C25-year product and performance · at least 92% power in year 25
HD Hyundai Energy Solutions
HiN-T440NF(BK)
HiN-T440NF(BK)
440 W22.53%N-type TOPCon · bifacial · full black−0.30%/°C25-year product · 30-year performance · 87.4% power in year 30
Sirius PV USA
ELNSM54M-HC-N Series
ELNSM54M-HC-N-440 through -465
440–465 W22.54–23.85%N-type · 108 half-cut cells−0.29%/°C25-year product · 30-year performance

Each panel comes in a few wattages. Your proposal names the exact one.

What we compare

Why each product belongs in your system.

  1. 1

    Performance

    Output, capacity, and temperature performance must match your goals.

  2. 2

    Compatibility

    Panels, inverters, batteries, controls, and monitoring must work together.

  3. 3

    Ownership

    Controls, monitoring, expansion, service, and warranties matter after installation.

  4. 4

    Availability

    We confirm the exact equipment in your proposal before anything is ordered.

Equipment questions

What to check before choosing a brand or model.

Which home battery is best for a Florida home?

It depends on what you need to keep running, for how long, and your budget. Tell us what has to stay on and we’ll show you which battery fits.

Can any solar panel work with any inverter or battery?

No. Panels, inverters and batteries have to be matched electrically and approved to work together. We check every combination in your design.

Will the exact equipment model appear in my proposal?

Yes. Your proposal names the make and model of your panels, inverters and batteries. If anything has to change later, we tell you first.

Can models or specs change?

Sometimes. Manufacturers update their products. Your signed proposal locks in the exact equipment, price and warranty for your home.

Product names and trademarks belong to their owners. Specs come from each manufacturer.

Where to next?

Choose the right equipment for your home.

Every proposal names the exact panels, inverter and battery, and we tell you why each one fits.

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