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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Don
In Denver the MPPT output in good light is constant 12a with the mono and 15a with the poly. I've tested them in all different temperatures and other than a slight boost in subfreezing temps, it's always been 12a and 15a. So if there is a loss to heat, I'm not seeing it in the MPPT output.
I don't understand your question about the shade. Everything drops like a rock when I move the panels into the shade. The mono can tolerate some partial shading better than the poly, that said it really hates low light.
It will be interesting when some one reports some numbers with a 230w panel and either the new Rogue or Tracer controllers. Should either produce better numbers than I get at altitude it might be worth the upgrade. Otherwise the Eco-W for $100 is very functional. It was the best 20a MPPT controller on the market when I bought, for the money it still may be.
In Denver the MPPT output in good light is constant 12a with the mono and 15a with the poly. I've tested them in all different temperatures and other than a slight boost in subfreezing temps, it's always been 12a and 15a. So if there is a loss to heat, I'm not seeing it in the MPPT output.
I don't understand your question about the shade. Everything drops like a rock when I move the panels into the shade. The mono can tolerate some partial shading better than the poly, that said it really hates low light.
It will be interesting when some one reports some numbers with a 230w panel and either the new Rogue or Tracer controllers. Should either produce better numbers than I get at altitude it might be worth the upgrade. Otherwise the Eco-W for $100 is very functional. It was the best 20a MPPT controller on the market when I bought, for the money it still may be.
