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Enphase Panel Status Code Index

Every Enphase microinverter panel status code from the Enlighten portal — what it means, the most likely cause, and what to do. Enphase is a microinverter system: each panel has its own inverter and reports its own status code, unlike string inverter systems.

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How to find your panel status code. Enphase panel status codes appear in the Enlighten Manager portal (enlighten.enphaseenergy.com) and the Enphase app. Click on any individual panel in the system map — the panel detail shows its current status code. A panel showing in yellow, red, or grey in the system map has a status code. Take a screenshot of the full system map and note which panels are affected.
Not producing status codes

Panel status codes when the microinverter is not generating power. Some are normal (night, low light), others indicate a fault.

Power too low Generating below minimum
The microinverter is reporting that the panel is generating less than expected. Check for shading, soiling, or a bird strike on the affected panel. If a single panel is affected while neighbours are producing normally, the panel itself or the microinverter may be faulty.
Sleeping (night / low light) Normal nighttime state
Expected status when irradiance is below the minimum threshold for generation. Not a fault. Clears automatically at dawn.
Gridless No grid connection
Microinverter has lost grid connection. Check AC isolator and consumer unit. If one microinverter shows this while others are producing, the affected unit may have a relay or internal fault.
Not communicating / Unknown ⚠ Offline
Microinverter is not sending data to the Envoy. Check the Envoy LED — three solid green LEDs indicate normal operation. A panel showing Unknown for more than 24 hours during daylight may have a power line communication fault or a hardware failure.
Communication / Envoy faults

Status codes related to communication between the Envoy gateway and microinverters, and to internet connectivity.

Envoy offline ⚠ No Envoy comms
The Envoy gateway has lost internet connection. Check Envoy ethernet cable or WiFi connection. A flashing amber broadband LED on the Envoy indicates connectivity loss. Power cycling the Envoy (unplug for 30 seconds) often restores connection.
Microinverter not discovered Device discovery failed
New microinverter not found by the Envoy. Ensure the microinverter has been installed on a powered panel, wait 20 minutes for discovery, then re-scan in Enlighten Manager.
PLC communication error Power line signal lost
Power line communication between microinverter and Envoy has failed. Check that the Enphase power line carrier module (if fitted) is plugged in at the distribution board. If no PLC module, the microinverter uses the AC wiring — check there are no arc fault breakers or AFCI breakers interrupting the signal.
Grid events

Grid voltage and frequency events that cause the microinverter to disconnect as a safety protection.

Grid frequency out of range Frequency protection trip
Grid frequency outside acceptable range (49.5–50.5 Hz). Transient events clear automatically. Recurring issues indicate a grid-side fault — contact DNO.
Grid voltage out of range Voltage protection trip
Grid voltage outside acceptable range (207–253V). Check AC connections. Contact DNO if recurring.
G98 / G99 trip Protection disconnect
Microinverter tripped on G98 or G99 protection. Check grid conditions — this is a safety protection function, not a fault.
Microinverter hardware faults

Status codes indicating hardware faults in the microinverter unit itself.

DC voltage too high Panel voltage high
Panel open-circuit voltage too high for microinverter input. Check panel Voc specification against IQ8 or IQ7 microinverter maximum input voltage.
Over temperature Microinverter overheating
Microinverter temperature too high. Check that the panel mounting has adequate clearance for airflow beneath. A microinverter on an inadequately ventilated flat roof can overheat in summer.
Microinverter fault ⚠ Hardware fault
General microinverter internal fault. Power cycle the affected string (AC isolator off, wait 2 minutes, back on). If the fault persists after 2 power cycles and the panel is producing zero, the microinverter unit may need replacement.
Enlighten / monitoring faults

Status codes related to the Enlighten monitoring portal and data reporting.

System not reporting Portal data gap
Enlighten has not received data from the system. Check Envoy LED status. If Envoy is online but Enlighten shows no data, there may be a cloud-side processing delay — common after firmware updates. Wait 24 hours before escalating.
Array count mismatch Inventory mismatch
Enlighten is expecting a different number of microinverters than are discovered. This occurs after adding panels or if a microinverter goes offline permanently. Re-scan from Enlighten Manager.
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Enphase status code questions

Panel status codes appear in the Enlighten Manager portal at enlighten.enphaseenergy.com and in the Enphase app. Click on any panel in the system map to see its current status and code. Panels showing in yellow are warning status, red indicates a fault, and grey means the panel is not reporting. Take a screenshot of the full system map showing all panel statuses before contacting support — this is the most useful diagnostic information we can have.

A single panel showing as not communicating usually means that specific microinverter has lost power line communication with the Envoy gateway, or the microinverter itself has stopped responding. First, check whether the panel is shaded (shaded panels can drop to zero without a fault). If it is unshaded and neighbouring panels are producing normally, try a power cycle — turn the AC isolator off, wait 2 minutes, then back on. If the panel still shows unknown after a full day of generation, the microinverter unit may need replacement.

The Envoy goes offline when it loses its internet connection. Check the broadband LED on the Envoy — a solid green LED means internet is connected. A flashing amber LED means connectivity is lost. Check your router and ethernet cable (or WiFi signal if using wireless). Power cycling the Envoy by unplugging it for 30 seconds usually restores the connection. If the Envoy's broadband LED remains off, check that your router is functioning and that port 443 outbound is not blocked.

Yes, many Enphase microinverter faults can be initially assessed through the Enlighten monitoring platform. STS offers remote diagnostics from £75, and if an on-site visit is needed, our engineers are experienced with the full Enphase product range.

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