At 215 watts alternating current

The first product in the 215-Series, the standalone M215 microinverter is available for purchase in North America from Enphase's authorised distributors. Enphase also launched the Engage System, a patent-pending mechanical and electrical interconnection system for streamlining solar installations. All 215-Series microinverters incorporate Enphase's third-generation technology, which was developed specifically to maximise the performance of 60-cell photovoltaic (PV) modules. This technology includes:

• Efficiency: The M215 microinverter has achieved a weighted power conversion efficiency of 96% (California Energy Commission—CEC).

• Power: At 215 watts alternating current (Wac), the new microinverter has a higher output than previous generations, enabling compatibility with high-power 60-cell modules.

• 25-Year Limited Warranty: The 215-Series 25-year limited warranty enables system owners to realize the full value of their solar system over its expected 20-to-25 year lifetime. The Enlighten monitoring and analysis service is included with the Envoy communications gateway to maximise system uptime.

• Standalone and AC Module (ACM) Models: Available in North America with Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification and soon in Europe with VDE – Association of Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies certification, the 215-Series microinverter addresses a large and growing global solar market. The 215-Series ACM model further simplifies installation by eliminating rack mounting, a separate system ground wire and direct current (DC) cable management.

With the 215-Series microinverter comes the "plug and play" Engage System, which simplifies the Enphase microinverter installation process. It includes the Engage Cable, which can be cut to length and comes with additional cable termination and splice kits to further reduce balance of systems requirements. It also comes with the Engage Port, which replaces the standard DC junction box on a PV module.

The M215-Series Microinverter and Engage System are now shipping in North America, with the European model available for purchase in the second half of 2011. Enphase-enabled AC modules from module manufacturers are expected to ship in the first half of 2012.