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Enphase Energy Highlights Firefighter Feedback on Microinverter-Based Solar Systems From SAFE Training Program
FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company, today shared feedback from
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[{"type":"text","content":"FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company, today shared feedback from firefighters who participated in Solar and Fire Education (SAFE) training programs focused on modern solar system design and emergency response considerations. In post-training surveys, more than 98% of participating firefighters indicated they would recommend microinverter-based solar energy systems, based on their understanding of system design and safety characteristics. The survey results reflect feedback from hundreds of firefighters across multiple U.S. states who took part in hands-on SAFE trainings. The trainings are designed to help firefighters better understand how different solar energy systems behave during emergencies. A key focus of the training is system design. By converting direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) at each individual panel, Enphase microinverter systems avoid the long, high-voltage DC runs commonly found in traditional centralized, or “string,” inverter designs. This all-AC architecture on the roof can reduce uncertainty for first responders and support clearer decision-making during residential incidents. “Solar is becoming a standard feature on rooftops across the country, and firefighter training must evolve alongside it,” said Richard Birt, retired captain with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, founder of Solar and Fire Education, and a consultant to Enphase Energy. “Our trainings are about giving firefighters real-world, practical knowledge so they can operate more confidently around energized structures. Based on my conversations with firefighters, when they understand how microinverter-based systems work – including the elimination of high-voltage DC on the roof and built-in safety features – many view them as a more straightforward option during emergency response.” Enphase systems are also designed with panel-level integration of rapid shutdown, a safety feature required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) that reduces voltage to safer levels during emergencies. Because Enphase microinverters handle rapid shutdown at the panel level, it removes the need for additional components like optimizers or rapid shutdown transmitters that are required in DC-based string inverter systems. This can simplify installation, enhance safety, and ensure c...