{"product_id":"growatt-mic-1000tl-x-af-1kw-single-phase-string-inverter-with-afci-arc-fault-protection-and-dc-switch","title":"Growatt MIC 1000TL-X (AF) 1kW Single-Phase String Inverter with AFCI Arc Fault Protection and DC Switch","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Growatt MIC 1000TL-X (AF) 1kW Single-Phase String Inverter with AFCI Arc Fault Protection and DC Switch - G98 Certified, 97.4% Efficiency, IP65, Single MPPT MPN MIC1000TL-X --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eGrowatt MIC 1000TL-X (AF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e1kW single-phase, single-MPPT grid-tied string inverter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e with two factory-integrated safety features: an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eArc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e and an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eintegrated DC isolator switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e. It is the AF-DC variant of Growatt’s compact MIC TL-X residential range, designed for small rooftop PV systems on UK domestic properties. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e50V start-up voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e enables generation in low-irradiance conditions — early morning, late afternoon and overcast days — with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e65–500V MPPT tracking range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e and a max recommended PV array size of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e1,400W STC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e. Maximum conversion efficiency is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e97.4%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e (European efficiency 96.5%). The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003etransformerless design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e keeps the unit to just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e6 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e274 × 254 × 138 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e. Natural convection cooling means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eno fan, no moving parts, no noise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e. IP65 rated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eG98 certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e for UK grid connection. Compatible with ShineWi-Fi, Shine LAN and GPRS monitoring dongles (sold separately) for remote monitoring via the Growatt ShinePhone app. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eStandard 5-year warranty, extendable to 10 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #222; background: transparent; max-width: 900px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill,minmax(120px,1fr)); gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;\"\u003e1kW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; opacity: .85; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003eAC Output\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #005c54; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;\"\u003e97.4%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; opacity: .85; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003eMax Efficiency\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;\"\u003e50V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; opacity: .85; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003eStart Voltage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #005c54; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;\"\u003eAFCI\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; opacity: .85; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003eArc Fault Prot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;\"\u003e6 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; opacity: .85; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #005c54; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;\"\u003eIP65\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; opacity: .85; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003eProtection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #e6f4f3; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 6px 0 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #005c54;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eℹ Installer Code Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growatt is introducing an \u003cstrong\u003eInstaller Code Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e in the UK and Ireland. Installers must register an Installer Code on the Growatt monitoring platform. This code can be shared with the end user for viewing devices via the installer-level account. See the Growatt Installer Code Policy document (available from Growatt UK) for details.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #f0a500; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 6px 0 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #5a4000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Export Limiting Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMIC TL-X inverters require a Growatt single-phase smart meter\u003c\/strong\u003e to achieve an export-limit (anti-reflux) function. CT clamps are \u003cstrong\u003enot recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e for this purpose despite being mentioned in older manual versions — Growatt has confirmed CT is no longer promoted for MIC 750–3300TL-X due to known limitations. Use the Growatt single-phase meter for any zero-export or DNO-limited installation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; border-bottom: 3px solid #008377; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #e6f4f3; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"15\" width=\"15\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eArc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) — Detects Series and Parallel Arc Faults\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eAn arc fault is an unintended electrical discharge caused by damaged, degraded or loose wiring in the DC string — one of the leading causes of PV system fires. The \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated AFCI continuously monitors the DC string\u003c\/strong\u003e for the characteristic electrical signature of both series and parallel arcing. On detection, it trips and disconnects the string, stopping the arc before it can ignite insulation or mounting hardware. Unlike a standard DC fuse or MCB, AFCI responds to low-current arcing that would not trip overcurrent protection. On the AF variant, this protection is \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt in and always active\u003c\/strong\u003e — no separate AFCI device is needed in the DC circuit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eIEC 62109-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eSeries arc detection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eParallel arc detection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eAlways active\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #f8f8f8; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"15\" width=\"15\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eIntegrated DC Isolator Switch — BS 7671 \/ G98 Compliance, No External Switch Required\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eBS 7671 (18th Edition) and G98 require an \u003cstrong\u003eaccessible external DC isolator\u003c\/strong\u003e on grid-tied PV inverters, even if the inverter has an internal DC switch. The MIC 1000TL-X (AF) includes the \u003cstrong\u003eDC switch integrated into the inverter body\u003c\/strong\u003e, satisfying the requirement for a means of isolation on the DC side without the need to purchase and install a separate Projoy PEDS or equivalent unit directly at the inverter. The switch provides a safe means of disconnecting the PV array from the inverter for maintenance and emergency isolation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eDC isolator built-in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eBS 7671 compliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eNo separate isolator needed at inverter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #e6f4f3; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"15\" width=\"15\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e50V Start-Up Voltage — Maximises Generation Hours in the UK Climate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe MIC 1000TL-X (AF) begins converting power from a \u003cstrong\u003eDC start-up voltage of just 50V\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a typical 380–430W panel with an open-circuit voltage of around 40–48V, this means the inverter starts generating in the first and last usable hour of daylight, in overcast conditions with significant cloud cover, and in partial shading scenarios where string voltage is reduced. The \u003cstrong\u003ewide MPPT tracking range of 65–500V\u003c\/strong\u003e provides flexibility in string design — particularly useful on small 2–3 panel strings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e50V start-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e65–500V MPPT range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e500V max DC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #f8f8f8; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"15\" width=\"15\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e97.4% Max Efficiency \/ 96.5% European Efficiency — Transformerless Design\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe inverter’s \u003cstrong\u003etransformerless topology\u003c\/strong\u003e eliminates the copper and iron losses of a traditional galvanic-isolation transformer, achieving \u003cstrong\u003e97.4% peak conversion efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean (weighted) efficiency of 96.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e accounts for performance at different power levels throughout the day, giving a more realistic picture of annual yield than peak efficiency alone. The \u003cstrong\u003eMPPT tracking efficiency of 99.9%\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures the inverter is continuously extracting the maximum available power from the PV array under all irradiance conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e97.4% peak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e96.5% European\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e99.9% MPPT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eTransformerless\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #e6f4f3; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"15\" width=\"15\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eNatural Convection Cooling — Fanless, Silent, Low Maintenance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe MIC TL-X series uses \u003cstrong\u003enatural convection (passive) cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is no cooling fan: the aluminium housing dissipates heat by conduction and free air convection. Eliminating the fan removes the single component most likely to fail in residential inverters, reduces acoustic noise to zero, and removes a maintenance requirement. The inverter operates across a temperature range of \u003cstrong\u003e−25°C to +60°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and up to \u003cstrong\u003e100% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is rated \u003cstrong\u003eIP65\u003c\/strong\u003e for installation in exposed locations (garage wall, external soffit, outbuilding).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eNo fan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eSilent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eIP65\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e−25°C to +60°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #f8f8f8; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"15\" width=\"15\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eOLED Display and Touch Key — Real-Time Monitoring Without a Dongle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe front panel features an \u003cstrong\u003eOLED display\u003c\/strong\u003e showing live output power, accumulated generation, grid voltage and frequency, and fault codes. A \u003cstrong\u003etouch-sensitive key\u003c\/strong\u003e scrolls through the display screens. The OLED is readable in bright sunlight, unlike older LCD displays, and draws minimal power. An LED status indicator provides at-a-glance system status: \u003cstrong\u003egreen steady = normal operation; red flash = warning\/fault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eOLED display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eTouch key\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eNo dongle needed for local monitoring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #e6f4f3; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"15\" width=\"15\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eG98 Certified — UK Grid Connection Ready, DNO Notification Only\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe MIC 1000TL-X (AF) holds \u003cstrong\u003eG98 (formerly G83\/2) certification\u003c\/strong\u003e, the UK Engineering Recommendation for grid-tied microgeneration up to 3.68kW per phase. G98 certification means DNO notification is required (within 28 days of commissioning) but \u003cstrong\u003eprior approval is not needed\u003c\/strong\u003e for most domestic installations under 3.68kW. This is the standard route for domestic rooftop PV in the UK. Full certification list also includes CE, EN50549, IEC 62116, IEC 61727, VDE 0126-1-1 and others.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eG98 certified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eNo prior DNO approval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eCE marked\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #f8f8f8; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"15\" width=\"15\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eFlexible Monitoring — ShineWi-Fi, Shine LAN, GPRS and RS485\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe inverter provides multiple monitoring interface options: an \u003cstrong\u003eRS485 port is standard\u003c\/strong\u003e for wired local monitoring or integration with third-party data loggers. Optional dongles — \u003cstrong\u003eShineWi-Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e (wireless), \u003cstrong\u003eShine LAN\u003c\/strong\u003e (wired Ethernet) or \u003cstrong\u003eGPRS\u003c\/strong\u003e (mobile data) — can be plugged into the signal connector to enable cloud monitoring via the \u003cstrong\u003eGrowatt ShinePhone app\u003c\/strong\u003e (iOS and Android) and the \u003cstrong\u003eShineServer web portal\u003c\/strong\u003e. RF monitoring is also an optional interface. All monitoring options are compatible with the \u003cstrong\u003e-X monitoring range only\u003c\/strong\u003e — older -S or non-X dongles will not work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eRS485 standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eShineWi-Fi optional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eShinePhone app\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eX-range dongle only\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #e6f4f3; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"15\" width=\"15\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eCompact and Lightweight — Single-Installer, Single-Trip Installation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e6 kg and 274 × 254 × 138 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the MIC 1000TL-X (AF) can be lifted and mounted by one person without assistance. The mounting plate bolts to the wall first; the inverter then clips on. DC connections use standard \u003cstrong\u003eH4\/MC4-compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e push-fit connectors (MC4 adapters are optional). The AC output connection is via an IP-rated connector. Low-irradiance start and wide MPPT range means \u003cstrong\u003estring design is flexible\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 to 3 standard 350–500W panels in series will comfortably stay within the 65–500V tracking window.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e6 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e274×254×138 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eH4\/MC4 DC connectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e1-person install\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; border-bottom: 3px solid #008377; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eDC Input (PV Array)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMax Recommended PV Power (STC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1,400 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMax DC Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e500 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStart-Up Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e50 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNominal DC Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e180 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMPPT Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e65 – 500 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNo. of MPPT Trackers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNo. of PV Strings per MPPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMax Input Current per MPPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e13 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMax Short-Circuit Current per MPPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e16 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eAC Output (Grid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAC Nominal Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1,000 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMax AC Apparent Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1,000 VA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNominal AC Voltage (Range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e230 V (180–280 V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAC Grid Frequency (Range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e50 Hz (45– 55 Hz) \/ 60 Hz (55– 65 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMax Output Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e4.8 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAC Grid Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSingle phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAdjustable Power Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e0.8 leading … 0.8 lagging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTHDi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u0026lt;3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMax Efficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e97.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEuropean Efficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e96.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMPPT Efficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e99.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eSafety and Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eArc Fault Protection (AFCI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYes — integrated, standard on AF variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDC Isolator Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYes — integrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDC Reverse Polarity Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAC\/DC Surge Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eType III \/ Type III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eInsulation Resistance Monitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eGround Fault Monitoring (GFCI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eGrid Monitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAnti-Islanding Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eResidual-Current Monitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAC Short-Circuit Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003ePhysical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e274 × 254 × 138 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e6 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTopology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTransformerless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNatural convection (fanless)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eProtection Degree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e−25°C to +60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e0–100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMax Altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e4,000 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eConnections and Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDC Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eH4 \/ MC4 (optional adapter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAC Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIP-rated connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eOLED + LED status indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNighttime Power Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eMonitoring Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eRS485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eUSB \/ Wi-Fi (ShineWi-Fi) \/ GPRS \/ RF \/ LAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eApp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eGrowatt ShinePhone (iOS and Android)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCompatible with -X monitoring range dongles only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eUK Grid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eG98\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEuropean \/ International\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCE, EN50549, VDE-AR-N 4105, VDE 0126-1-1, IEC 60068, IEC 61683, IEC 62116, IEC 61727, UTE C 15-712-1, CEI 0-21, C10\/C11, AS4777, AS\/NZS 3100, PO12.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eExtended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e10 years (optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eShenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co., Ltd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; border-bottom: 3px solid #008377; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: #f5fbfa;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does AFCI do and why does this inverter have it built in?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke=\"#008377\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #cde3e1; background: #fff;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eArc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)\u003c\/strong\u003e monitors the DC string for the electrical signature of arcing faults — rapid, irregular voltage spikes caused by damaged, loose or aged wiring in the PV array. Arc faults can occur at voltages and currents too low to trip a standard fuse or MCB, yet produce enough heat to ignite insulation, roof membranes or mounting hardware. On the MIC 1000TL-X (AF), the AFCI is \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated and always active\u003c\/strong\u003e — no separate DC AFCI device is needed in the array circuit. When an arc is detected, the inverter disconnects the string and displays a fault code. The installer must inspect and repair the DC wiring before clearing the fault and restarting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: #f5fbfa;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the built-in DC switch satisfy the BS 7671 \/ G98 requirement for DC isolation?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke=\"#008377\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #cde3e1; background: #fff;\"\u003eYes. The integrated DC switch on the MIC 1000TL-X (AF) provides the \u003cstrong\u003emeans of isolation on the DC input side\u003c\/strong\u003e required by BS 7671 18th Edition Amd.2 and G98. It allows the DC string to be safely disconnected from the inverter for maintenance and emergency isolation without requiring a separate Projoy PEDS or equivalent external switch installed immediately adjacent to the inverter. Note that where a separate DC isolator is required at the array or roof level (not at the inverter), a separate device is still needed at that location.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: #f5fbfa;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many solar panels can I connect?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke=\"#008377\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #cde3e1; background: #fff;\"\u003eThe inverter accepts \u003cstrong\u003eone string of one or more panels in series\u003c\/strong\u003e, within a DC voltage range of \u003cstrong\u003e65–500V at the MPPT\u003c\/strong\u003e (500V max open circuit). For typical 400–440W panels with a Vmpp of ~35–37V and Voc of ~44–48V, a string of 2–3 panels will comfortably stay within the MPPT tracking window. The maximum recommended PV power is \u003cstrong\u003e1,400W STC\u003c\/strong\u003e (1.4:1 DC-to-AC oversizing ratio, within Growatt’s recommendations). Exceeding 500V DC open circuit at the lowest expected temperature will damage the inverter — always check Voc at −10°C when designing the string.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: #f5fbfa;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need a monitoring dongle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke=\"#008377\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #cde3e1; background: #fff;\"\u003eNo dongle is required for \u003cstrong\u003elocal monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e — the OLED display shows live output, accumulated yield, grid voltage, frequency and fault codes directly on the unit. For \u003cstrong\u003eremote monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e via the Growatt ShinePhone app or ShineServer web portal, you need a compatible monitoring device: \u003cstrong\u003eShineWi-Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e (wireless), \u003cstrong\u003eShine LAN\u003c\/strong\u003e (wired Ethernet) or \u003cstrong\u003eGPRS\u003c\/strong\u003e (mobile data SIM). These plug into the 8-pin signal connector on the inverter. Only \u003cstrong\u003e-X range\u003c\/strong\u003e monitoring dongles are compatible — older -S or non-X devices will not work with this inverter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: #f5fbfa;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs prior DNO approval needed to install this inverter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke=\"#008377\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #cde3e1; background: #fff;\"\u003eFor most UK domestic installations under 3.68kW single-phase, this inverter’s \u003cstrong\u003eG98 certification\u003c\/strong\u003e means you can install and commission without prior DNO approval. You must notify the DNO within \u003cstrong\u003e28 days of commissioning\u003c\/strong\u003e. Exceptions apply: if the total generation capacity at the site is above 3.68kW per phase (when combining existing and new generation), G99 (prior approval) applies. 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