Eco-Worthy MPPT and Solar30 PWM Test
Did a quick backyard test of my two solar controllers using the actual trailer wiring etc as intended for camping with solar later this month. Got some blue sky, no clouds. The Eco-W on the 230w p...
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You are only getting 14a out of that 230w? Pffft, what a wimp. lol
It's too bad you sold those extra panels, it would have been interesting to see a direct 230w PWM vs 230w high voltage/MPPT in various light. I know my poly will hold at least 30v in really low light, so there is something there to convert to amps.
You mentioned temperature and high voltage panels/MPPT. I've run a number of temp/ VOC/SOC/ vs output on the Eco-W with the 220w mono. with panel temperatures as high as 90-120F it always produces 12a in MPPT. The one time I dd it in sub freezing temps the Voc jumped to 40v until the panel started working and producing amps. By the time I got one of the Eco-W's on it the Voc was down to 37-38v and producing a steady 12.75a in MPPT. So I didn't see a loss from heat but do see a boost from extreme cold.
It also means to be wary up bumping your Voc limits by using rated Voc.
You are only getting 14a out of that 230w? Pffft, what a wimp. lol
It's too bad you sold those extra panels, it would have been interesting to see a direct 230w PWM vs 230w high voltage/MPPT in various light. I know my poly will hold at least 30v in really low light, so there is something there to convert to amps.
You mentioned temperature and high voltage panels/MPPT. I've run a number of temp/ VOC/SOC/ vs output on the Eco-W with the 220w mono. with panel temperatures as high as 90-120F it always produces 12a in MPPT. The one time I dd it in sub freezing temps the Voc jumped to 40v until the panel started working and producing amps. By the time I got one of the Eco-W's on it the Voc was down to 37-38v and producing a steady 12.75a in MPPT. So I didn't see a loss from heat but do see a boost from extreme cold.
It also means to be wary up bumping your Voc limits by using rated Voc.
