Device Comparison
Enphase IQ8 Microinverter vs Hoymiles HMS-2000-4T vs Solis S6-GR1P(0.7-3.6)K-M vs GoodWe DNS G3
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Use this comparison when the choice is no longer just brand, but whether a microinverter layout or a more conventional compact string inverter fits the roof, budget, and monitoring goals better.
| Install fit | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase support | Single-phase AC branch circuits; regional grid wiring varies | Single-phase microinverter branch circuits | Single-phase residential solar systems | Single phase |
| Installation | Module-level rooftop microinverter | Module-level 4-input rooftop microinverter | Wall-mounted compact single-phase string inverter | Wall-mounted single-phase residential string inverter |
| Measurement | Per-module inverter telemetry through Enphase gateway and app | Microinverter telemetry through Hoymiles DTU monitoring gateway | Inverter telemetry for PV generation and grid export status | Not a metering device; single-phase residential solar inverter family |
| Max current | 1.58 A | 8.7 A | 16 A | Unknown |
| Inverter fit | ||||
| MPPT trackers | 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Battery ready | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Backup support | Sunlight Backup with compatible Enphase system | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Monitoring | ||||
| Protocol | Enphase App / Enlighten | Hoymiles DTU / Monitoring | SolisCloud | Wi-Fi / RS485 / Modbus RTU / SunSpec / SEMS Portal |
| Local API | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Cloud dependency | Enphase App/cloud is central; local gateway data may be available for integrations. | Hoymiles DTU and S-Miles Cloud are normally used for monitoring. | SolisCloud app is standard; local Modbus/integration options depend on installation. | Optional cloud for portal monitoring; the inverter also supports local communication protocols including Modbus RTU and SunSpec. |
| Home Assistant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Solar fit | ||||
| Solar import/export | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Buying context | ||||
| Price range | About $150-$250 per microinverter before installation | About $300-$500 before installation | Installer supplied; hardware price varies by model and region | Unknown |
| Availability | US, Canada, EU, AU, selected markets | US, EU, AU, selected global markets | EU, UK, AU, Asia, selected global markets | North America / global DNS G3 family reference |
| Source check | ||||
| Last verified | May 18, 2026 | May 10, 2026 | Unknown | May 15, 2026 |
| Product page | Official page | Official page | Official page | Official page |
| Documentation | Official docs | Unknown | Unknown | Official docs |
Verdict
Choose Enphase or Hoymiles when module-level electronics make sense, and choose Solis or GoodWe when a smaller string-inverter path is the more practical fit for the install.