Enphase Energy, Inc., a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, has commended the introduction of Brazil’s new fire safety standard, Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) NBR 17193, which outlines stringent recommendations like rapid shutdown functionality requirements for solar installations in all buildings.
The new standard emphasizes the importance of safety in solar energy systems, particularly focusing on reducing fire hazards associated with high-voltage direct current (DC) energy components like centralized “string” inverters. Enphase’s microinverter technology intelligently converts low-voltage DC from solar panels into safe low-voltage alternating current (AC) right at the panel, inherently aligning with the new safety standard objectives by eliminating the need for high-voltage DC in residential and commercial solar installations.
Additionally, all Enphase microinverters support rapid shutdown functionality, a critical safety feature that allows for the immediate de-energization of the system in emergency situations. The new safety standard recommends that all solar installations in Brazil have rapid shutdown functionality before connecting to the grid. This capability not only helps protect property, people, and emergency personnel but also aligns with global best practices for solar system safety. Brazil installers and distributors can learn more about the standard on the Enphase website ( and ).
Adriano Coury, CEO of Onway Energy, an installer of Enphase products in Brazil, highlighted that Enphase’s microinverters have transformed their approach to solar installations and that the low-voltage AC design simplifies the installation process while significantly reducing fire risks, thereby enhancing protection for homeowners and emergency response teams.
João Lucas Silva, CEO of Solusun, another Enphase installer in Brazil, stated that Enphase’s microinverters enable them to offer clients solutions that comply with the latest safety standards, providing greater peace of mind.
Marcel Ciriaco, founder of EnergySeg, an installer of Enphase products in Brazil, underscored that Enphase’s microinverters entered the Brazilian market in full compliance with safety requirements, ensuring protection for both installers and homeowners. He pointed out that the NBR 17193 standard validates the alignment of Enphase’s microinverters with global safety standards, allowing Enphase customers to continue benefiting from the credibility and technological efficiency of the solution.
Ken Fong, senior vice president and general manager of the Americas and APAC at Enphase Energy, described the introduction of the new safety standard as a major milestone for the Brazilian solar industry. He noted that it establishes new benchmarks for safety and reliability. Fong added that Enphase’s microinverter technology is designed to meet and exceed these standards, offering Brazilian customers safe, reliable, and high-performance solar energy solutions.
Installers of Enphase’s products in Brazil can order IQ8P™ Microinverters today, with peak output AC power of 480 W, supporting newer high-powered solar modules. All IQ8P Microinverters activated in Brazil come with a 25-year limited warranty.
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