Category Solar Charge Controllers

Solar charge controller

How does a solar charge controller work and why do you need one?

A solar charge controller also called a regulator, is an electronic device used in solar energy systems to protect the battery. Solar charge controllers are mainly used to keep batteries from overcharging and over-discharging. However, newer MPPT charge controllers can also decrease power production losses. In this article,…

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MPPT charge controller calculator: Find the best solar charge controller for your system.

MPPT solar charge controllers are rated in amps (Output Current). To select a charge controller, you’ll need to calculate the maximum amount of current (in Amps) that the MPPT should be able to output. This max output current value is calculated by dividing the maximum system wattage (in…

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How to select the right MPPT solar charge controller in 2 steps: A complete guide with examples

Solar charge controllers are rated in amps but are also limited by their maximum input voltage. To select the right MPPT charge controller for your system, you need to answer 2 questions: To make this guide more digestible, I will use the following system as an example: Solar…

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