Updated
Updated · pv magazine USA · Jul 15
Hoymiles Launches 1,200-Watt U.S. Plug-in Solar Inverter, First to Meet UL 3700
Updated
Updated · pv magazine USA · Jul 15

Hoymiles Launches 1,200-Watt U.S. Plug-in Solar Inverter, First to Meet UL 3700

3 articles · Updated · pv magazine USA · Jul 15

Summary

  • Hoymiles has introduced HiFlow Pro for U.S. homes, saying it is the first plug-in microinverter in the market certified to the new UL 3700 safety standard for consumer-installable solar.
  • UL 3700 creates a dedicated North American framework for plug-in photovoltaic systems, covering grid safety, rapid shutdown and backfeed protection rather than traditional rooftop PV rules.
  • The device can run up to four units in parallel for 1,200 watts of total output, while setup takes under 60 seconds through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi links to a mobile app.
  • Hoymiles said HiFlow Pro delivers 99.8% static and 99.5% dynamic MPPT efficiency, operates from minus 40C to 65C, and has undergone 250,000 hours of reliability testing.
  • The launch targets renters and residents of apartments or space-constrained homes, aiming to bring a lower-cost European-style balcony solar model into the U.S. market.

Insights

As plug-in solar becomes a household appliance, will utilities adapt or resist this power shift to consumers?
Now that solar is plug-and-play, what's the next barrier to true energy independence for American renters?

Plug-In Solar Breakthrough: Hoymiles HiFlow Pro Launches as First UL 3700-Compliant Microinverter, Ushering in a New Era of Accessible Clean Energy in the U.S.

Overview

Hoymiles launched the HiFlow Pro microinverter in the U.S. on July 15, 2026, marking the first UL 3700-compliant plug-in microinverter in the country. Designed for residential plug-in solar, the HiFlow Pro uses a plug-and-play approach, making solar energy more accessible and user-friendly. Its straightforward setup allows even those with no prior experience to easily integrate solar power into their homes. By focusing on maximum energy harvest and simple installation, the HiFlow Pro helps more people, including renters and those with limited space, benefit from clean energy solutions.

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