Baseline Specs: 600W TOPCon Panel
Voc: 49.5V
Isc: 18.5A
Vmp: 41.2V
Imp: 14.6A
Inverter Model Max Input Current Max Input Voltage Compatibility Status String Size Rec.
SolarEdge SE10K 15A 480V ⚠️ Marginal Max 10 panels
SMA Sunny Tripower 25000TL 33A 1000V ✅ Excellent 18-24 panels
Fronius Symo 20.0-3 22A 1000V ✅ Good 16-22 panels
Enphase IQ8+ (Micro) N/A N/A ✅ Perfect 1 panel per micro
Huawei SUN2000-215KTL 30A 1500V ✅ Excellent 24-28 panels
Generic 5yr Old Inverter 12A 600V ❌ INCOMPATIBLE Not Recommended
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CRITICAL WARNING

If your inverter's max input current is below 16A, you will experience "power clipping" during peak sun hours. This physically blocks energy from entering the inverter, capping your 600W panel at ~520W or less.

Properly Matched Inverter

Full Bell Curve (Reaches 600W)

Undersized Inverter (Clipping)

Flat-Top Curve: Energy is discarded as heat.