The IQ Battery 5P is a 5 kWh battery with six built-in microinverters. It’s AC-coupled, so it sits alongside an existing solar system, and you add units in 5 kWh steps.
Key facts
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 5.0 kWh per unit |
| Power | 3.84 kVA continuous, 7.68 kVA peak for 3 seconds, per unit |
| Coupling | AC-coupled, with six embedded microinverters |
| Backup | Yes, with the Enphase system controller |
| Chemistry | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) |
| Ingress rating | IP55 |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 50 °C (charging) |
| Weight | 66.3 kg |
| Warranty | 15-year limited warranty |
Models
| Model | Capacity | Power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IQ Battery 5P | 5.0 kWh usable | 3.84 kVA | Add units in 5 kWh steps |
Warranty
A 15-year limited warranty, the longest of the batteries we cover. Ask for the warranty document for the capacity it guarantees over that time.
Support in Australia
Enphase publishes an Australian and New Zealand datasheet for the IQ Battery 5P.
Strengths
- 15-year warranty
- AC-coupled: adds to most existing solar systems
- Lighter units (66 kg) that are easier to place
Watch for
- Lower power per unit (3.84 kVA); bigger homes need several
- Larger systems mean more units on the wall
Our take
A strong choice for adding storage to solar you already have, especially with Enphase microinverters, and the warranty is the longest here. Size it by how much power you need at once as well as how much energy.
Before you buy
- For the federal battery discount, the exact model must be on the Clean Energy Council’s approved battery list. Ask your installer to confirm it.
- Work out the discount for your battery’s size with our battery rebate calculator.
- Compare quotes from accredited battery retailers near you, and check their accreditation.
Sources
Specifications and warranties change. We use the manufacturer’s own documents and say when one isn’t published; check the current version with your installer before you sign.