Generac launches dual-input 820W PWRmicro inverter for residential solar
Generac expanded its solar + storage product ecosystem with long-awaited PWRmicro microinverter— a dual-input 820W that can handle today’s larger modules while cutting down on clipping losses.
Generac originally acquired the Chilicon Power microinverter and software tech in July 2021. They’ve tinkered with the platform for several years and are now ready to push the PWRmicro to market.
PWRmicro was developed with field crews in mind. The unit can be commissioned with Generac Field Pro, a mobile app that allows instant device discovery, nighttime commissioning using grid power, and faster troubleshooting with live data and automated self-tests. Firmware is pre-loaded and updated overnight, reducing setup time even further.
Generac emphasizes reliability as well: the microinverter has undergone extended testing and is backed by a 25-year warranty.
PWRmicro specs at a glance
- Output: 820 W, dual-input design for two solar modules
- Optimization: Individually optimized DC inputs to reduce clipping and maximize yield
- Commissioning: Generac Field Pro app with instant device discovery and nighttime commissioning
- Backed by a 25-year warranty
- Integration with PWRcell 2, Generac standby generators, and upcoming ecobee app support
- Installer tools: Power line communication, live data, automated self-tests, and overnight firmware updates
A piece of a larger home energy ecosystem
PWRmicro integrates with PWRcell 2 and Generac’s standby generators, offering homeowners a combined package of solar production, storage, and backup power. Beginning in Q4, Generac will also bring its Clean Energy portfolio — including PWRcell and PWRmicro — into the ecobee app and supported thermostats, enabling users to monitor and control systems from a single interface.
“With more power, robust reliability, and a streamlined design, PWRmicro empowers homeowners to get the most from their solar investment while giving installers a faster, simpler and more confident installation experience,” said Jim Dawe, senior vice president and general manager, Clean Energy at Generac.
