An installer’s guide to
NEM 3.0 in California
California solar installers have exciting new opportunities with NEM 3.0, but to unlock the full potential, they need Enphase.
Enphase provides a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to maximize the benefits of NEM 3.0 for both homeowners and installers. Unlike NEM 2.0 which rewards homeowners for selling excess solar energy to the grid, NEM 3.0 incentivizes homeowners to use their own energy.
Under NEM 3.0, the time-varying rate of energy motivates homeowners to store excess generated solar and consume it during peak demand. In addition, the rate incentivizes homeowners to export energy during high compensation periods. The combination of avoiding grid energy during peak times and selling energy during certain other peak times can result in a substantial financial return on investment for homeowners.
Looking to expand an existing system in California?
In California, many homeowners on NEM 1.0 or 2.0 consume more energy than their existing solar systems produce. Relying on expensive grid energy to make up the difference means missing out on the full savings and earnings potential of a solar-powered home. Using Enphase technology, you can add more solar to California systems without losing NEM 1.0 or NEM 2.0 status.
Technical resources
Installation video
Watch how easy it is to install a grid-tied Enphase IQ Battery.
The power of Enphase
10 essential reasons to choose an Enphase Energy System.
Benefits of a battery with NEM 3.0
Explore how including a battery with a solar system increases bill savings.
Enphase battery options for NEM 3.0
Discover the optimal solar and battery system for your specific needs.
How to choose system profiles with NEM 3.0
Homeowner guide to Enphase system profiles, including AI Optimization.
How to choose system profiles with NEM 3.0
Homeowner guide to Enphase system profiles, including AI Optimization.
Enabling battery export for NEM 3.0 systems
Get the tech brief on enabling battery export to maximize NEM 3.0 benefits.
FAQs about NEM 3.0 system settings
See answers to key questions about Enphase system settings for NEM 3.0.
The power of Enphase
Your solar panel placement is now flexible, but you need batteries
Solar panels can now be installed South and/or West facing. Battery size is affected by the consumption profile-daytime vs peaky evening user. Let our modular batteries and Solargraf help you design your system to meet your needs.
Offer quick payback by adding non-backup (grid-tied) IQ Batteries
By adding IQ Batteries, homeowners can export energy to the grid to enjoy a utility bill offset of up to 90% and a payback period as short as five years.
Add a grid-tied IQ Battery to a solar system in about an hour
Adding a grid-tied IQ Battery couldn’t be easier. Simply mount the battery and connect it to the IQ Combiner. There’s nothing else to it.
Let homeowners choose self-consumption or savings mode
Choose between maximizing carbon offset in self-consumption mode by minimizing energy purchased from the grid, or maximizing bill offset in savings mode.
Avoid costly main panel upgrades with Enphase Power Control
With the new Enphase Power Control technology, you can install extra solar and battery power without the need to upgrade the main load panel or service transformer.
Create new opportunities by adding backup to any grid-tied system
Enphase grid-tied solar systems with IQ Batteries can be upgraded to whole home backup at any time. This makes it easier to sell today, and tomorrow.
Get started today with Solargraf design and proposal services
Wiring diagrams
Get started with NEM 3.0
Enphase installers can get started today by contacting their Enphase account
manager, booking a Solargraf demo to start a free trial, or attending a NEM 3.0 webinar.
Are you a homeowner? Get started with Enphase.
Already have solar? Add more solar and keep NEM 1.0 or 2.0 status.