FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world’s leading
supplier of solar microinverters, today announced that over 1,000 homeowners have joined the Enphase Upgrade Program, a program
that gives homeowners several options for upgrading to the latest, more efficient and reliable seventh-generation microinverter
technology from Enphase. The program is for warranty holders of legacy Enphase microinverters and represents the company’s
commitment to quality and service. Participation is optional, and Enphase continues to stand by the warranties for products in the
field.
“As a longtime Enphase solar installation contractor, we are excited about supporting both existing and new customers on their
paths to upgrading their solar systems to the latest Enphase technology through this program,” said Chaz Mathias, co-owner and
chief operating officer of First Response Solar. “This is a great opportunity for us to improve the experience some of the earliest
Enphase customers have with clean home energy. We’re getting enthusiastic responses from all kinds of homeowners who have chosen to
participate in the upgrade program.”
"I was psyched when Enphase first approached us about upgrading to their latest technology for our 7-year-old solar system,”
said Mark Obergfell, a Santa Rosa, California homeowner. “Enphase introduced us to Chaz, and he’s helped us breathe new life into
our solar system with new micros we now also have the peace of mind of a new warranty. I’ve never seen a company offer this kind of
program for a major home appliance, but I think more of them should, especially when it comes to new, cutting-edge products.”
The Enphase Upgrade Program is a close collaboration between Enphase, homeowners and solar installation contractors around the
country. Enphase reaches out directly to eligible homeowners and upon confirmation, pairs up the homeowner with a local solar
installation contractor. Since the commercial introduction of the first Enphase Microinverter in 2008, the company has made
significant advancements in microinverter design, efficiency and reliability. Tens of millions of test-cycle hours have advanced
product performance and reliability to best-in-class levels. Program details are available in Enphase installer and homeowner
webinars.
“A major side effect of solar installation companies exiting the business is that it leaves customers in the lurch, without
support for their systems,” said Stephen Pelton, co-owner of EcoSmart Home Services. “Since EcoSmart is an Enphase installation
contractor, Enphase is now introducing us to these homeowners through the upgrade program, and we have the pleasure of introducing
them to the latest generation of solar products. It also helps that Enphase offers participating installers a two-year window
during which they will reimburse us for rolling a truck and replacing an upgraded micro, should one fail; that’s a fair
policy.”
“Enphase is one of many Silicon Valley companies with a history of delivering groundbreaking innovation,” said JD Dillon, vice
president of marketing of Enphase Energy. "We want to show our appreciation to the homeowners who embraced our products early on
and reward them for placing their bets with us. I’m proud that Enphase is now able to offer this service program on a broad
scale.”
About Enphase Energy, Inc.
Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company, delivers smart, easy-to-use solutions that connect solar generation, storage
and management on one intelligent platform. The Company revolutionized solar with its microinverter technology and produces the
world’s only truly integrated solar plus storage solution. Enphase has shipped more than 18 million microinverters, and over
820,000 Enphase systems have been deployed in more than 120 countries. For more information, visit www.enphase.com/ and follow the company on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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prospects; timeline for introduction of new products; and ability to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders,
partners, and vendors. These forward-looking statements are based on the company's current expectations and inherently involve
significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed in the "Risk Factors" and
elsewhere in Enphase Energy's latest Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports. Enphase Energy undertakes no duty or
obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or
changes in its expectations.
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