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Matt Makes Solar EZ. Ask Matt.

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What happens to the EZ1 during a power outage?

The short answer: it shuts down, just like it should.

The EZ1 meets UL 1741 SB requirements and includes anti-islanding protection. If the utility grid goes down, the EZ1 automatically stops producing power—helping prevent electricity from backfeeding onto utility lines and protecting the crews working to restore power.

Once utility power returns and the required five-minute safety period is complete, the EZ1 automatically starts producing again.

New to the EZ1? Watch Matt’s first video to see how simple plug-in solar can be.

BUY THE EZ1 TODAY!
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How simple is plug-in solar? Solar Surge put the APsystems EZ1 to the test.

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Watch as Joe Ordia of Solar Surge connects two solar panels to one EZ1 microinverter, plugs it into a standard 120V outlet and immediately starts producing around 480 watts of power.

That solar energy helps power whatever is drawing electricity in the home at that moment—reducing the amount needed from the grid. Joe also walks through connecting the EZ1 to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for real-time monitoring through the app.

▶️ Watch the full Solar Surge demonstration

Want to try it yourself? Use Solar Surge’s code SOLARSURGEEZ10 to save 10% today: today

APsystems EZ1. Plug in. Power up. Start saving.

 

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INSTALLER VOICES: After Examining a Lot of Different Options, I Landed on APsystems

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INSTALLER VOICES: “After examining a lot of different options, I landed on APsystems…”

That’s not us talking—that’s a professional installer with 15 years of experience.

In Episode 1 of Installer Voices, Swiftwater Electric and Solar shares why they chose APsystems, highlighting proven reliability, fewer rooftop components, and the advantages of our innovative 2:1 architecture.

When experienced installers choose APsystems, they do it with confidence.  Watch the first episode:

 

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EZ1 VOICES: Retired Solar Professional Explores Plug-In Solar

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EZ1 VOICES: Retired Solar Professional Explores Plug-In Solar

After more than 30 years working in solar and energy storage, this retired installer and operations manager decided to explore the growing balcony and plug-in solar movement firsthand using the APsystems EZ1. With experience across a wide range of inverter, storage, and racking platforms, the customer wanted a simple system to experiment with in a real-world environment.The installation features a 395W Hyundai bifacial module mounted due south above a raised garden bed using a VEVOR adjustable tilt mount set at 45 degrees and connected to the EZ1 plug-in microinverter. The setup functions as a small agrivoltaic-style installation, helping provide both solar production and shading benefits for the plants below. Despite the simple setup, the system quickly delivered solid production results, peaking at 354W and producing around 2 kWh in a single day. “I got the EZ1 on a whim to play with. The app was easy to set up, and the system peaked at 354 watts producing around 2 kWh. Simple.” This project highlights the flexibility of the APsystems EZ1 for experimentation, gardening applications, balcony solar concepts, and creative DIY energy projects.

Have an EZ1 setup of your own? Send us photos featuring your EZ1 and a quick testimonial. If selected for APsystems marketing, you’ll receive a $50 gift card. Include a short video and we’ll bump it to $100.

It’s EZ. Just DM us your content!

 

CHECK OUT OTHER EZ1 SUCCESS STORIES
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EZ1 VOICES: Portable Plug-In Solar on Wheels

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Ted took plug-in solar on the move with a portable setup featuring the APsystems EZ1-LV microinverter and two solar panels mounted on wheeled stands.

The system can be repositioned throughout the yard to capture the best available sunlight as conditions change.

Ted also highlighted the system’s straightforward setup and built-in monitoring capabilities:

“The app was very easy to connect to my Wi-Fi and provides plenty of information about power production, daily output, and historical performance. It’s a very good system and I’m very happy with it.” 

Have an EZ1 setup of your own? Send us photos featuring your EZ1 and a quick testimonial. If selected for APsystems marketing, you’ll receive a $50 gift card. Include a short video and we’ll bump it to $100. It’s EZ. Just email us.

CHECK OUT OTHER EZ1 VOICES

 

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EZ1 VOICES: See Why More DIYers are Choosing the APsystems EZ1

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Can you really start generating solar power by simply plugging into a standard wall outlet?

In this video, Dale takes a deep dive into the APsystems EZ1 plug-in microinverter and explains how it works, who it’s built for, and why plug-in solar is opening the door for more homeowners, renters, condo owners, and DIY solar users.

The review covers EZ1 setup, the APmeter zero-export monitor, estimated energy production, potential utility savings, and how small-scale solar can help offset everyday electricity use.

Watch the video, then explore EZ1 buying options and customer experiences to see if plug-in solar is right for you.

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APsystems Homeowner Voices: Why We Chose APsystems

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Hear directly from APsystems homeowners as they share why they chose APsystems microinverter and energy storage solutions to power their homes.

From lowering electric bills and charging EVs with solar energy to gaining backup power during outages, these homeowners explain how solar and storage have changed the way they think about energy. They also discuss the benefits of APsystems microinverters, battery backup, and real-time monitoring through the APsystems app, allowing them to track production, energy flow, and savings from anywhere.

Whether the goal is energy independence, resilience during grid outages, environmental stewardship, or long-term savings, these stories highlight the real-world impact of investing in solar and storage.

Watch as APsystems customers share their experiences and discover how APsystems solutions are helping homeowners take greater control of their power, their costs, and their future.

Explore APsystems Solar + Storage Solutions

 

In inverter manufacturing, only the forward-thinking survive

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More is being demanded of solar inverters than ever before. Creating a brilliant, cutting-edge piece of equipment at a competitively mandated low price point is an incredible challenge. It’s not for the faint of heart, yet companies like APsystems are thriving in this complicated, demanding crucible of a niche. So how are they doing it? And how does APsystems continue to push the envelope on inverter advancements? Senior Director of Marketing Jason Higginson gives us a peek behind the curtain.

Read article here.

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Hard facts on soft costs

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Installers — does your solar equipment-of-choice play well together? Using integrated systems on cabling and racking can save on soft costs like installation time and truck rolls. Hardwired gateways can head off connection dropouts and failures. Find these and other time- and money-saving tips in “Install Tips: Choose products that reduce soft costs,” now at solarpowerworldonline.com

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New YC1000 microinverter from APS a groundbreaking 3-phase solution

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Four modules. One microinverter. Do the math.

APS is out in front of the commercial solar market with the YC1000, our native 3-phase/4-module, 277/480 microinverter

Everyone agrees that commercial is the next great frontier in solar, the market segment with the greatest consumer need and the greatest potential for growth.

The question has been, who would step up with the vision and innovation to show the solar industry the way forward.

APSYSTEMS-YC1000-4panels-side-smNow you know: APS.

Our new YC1000 microinverter enters the domestic market as the game-changer that commercial solar has been waiting for. System designers, installers and consumers are ready for our native 3-phase/4-module, 277/480 microinverter specifically designed for large-scale commercial applications.

Consider the YC1000 advantages:

— Only 1 microinverter needed for 4 PV modules: APS was already first to market with an innovative (and still unmatched) two-module microinverter for residential applications. Now we’ve shifted the paradigm again: the YC1000 simplifies commercial system design and installation with an unprecedented 1:4 microinverter-to-module ratio. That’s a huge advantage for commercial-scale installations that run into the hundreds or thousands of units.

— Significantly lower cost: The YC1000 enters the domestic market as the clear favorite in price-per-watt, both in up-front and balance-of-system costs.

— Proven technology: Our YC1000 technology has already proven itself on two continents, with a 250 kW installation already in service and a 1.7 MW system nearing construction – proof of concept on a dramatic scale.

You’ll be hearing a lot of talk around the industry about how to make commercial solar work at scale. We all see the same need. But only the APS YC1000 offers a truly forward-thinking solution for demanding, large-scale rooftop applications while increasing energy harvest, improving project ROI and controlling capital costs.

APS had the vision to develop game-changing technology to expand the market: a powerful, native 3-phase microinverter designed and engineered from the ground up for commercial applications.

The solar future belongs to the innovators, and the innovator is APS. See the YC1000 for yourself at Solar Power International ’14 in Las Vegas, Oct. 20-23.

Michael Ludgate is vice president of business development for APS America. Reach him at michael.ludgate@apsamerica.com.