Component Guide

Planning an Ensemble Technology System – North America

Non-backup Configuration - Installing Ensemble without Enpower

The Encharge storage system can be added to an existing system without using an Enpower smart switch, however, it

will not provide backup power. When installed in this configuration, the Encharge storage system is treated as a

distributed energy resource (DER), equivalent to a PV system, and cannot form an intentional island. It may be

connected in the IQ Combiner or on a user-provided distribution point in compliance with the NEC. Ensure that the

consumption CTs are installed on the line-side of Encharge storage system interconnection point and that Encharge

storage system circuits are not included in the production CT. Figure 9 and Figure 10 show this configuration for IQ6/7

and M215/250 microinverters, respectively.

Figure 9: Grid interactive Encharge storage system installation with no backup on IQ6/7 microinverter sites

Figure 10: Grid interactive Encharge storage system installation with no backup on M-Series microinverter sites