Solar Controllers--Don't be a Sucker! :(
Just got to say it again, how it is we are sitting here for five months off grid on solar with no problems at all (third season on solar like this), using the non-programmable, non-MPPT, solar control...
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What if you want 280W? The MS MPPT is designed for max 200W. Now you need a > $300 MPPT controller.
PWM:
2 x 12V 140W @ $359
PWM controller @ $30
Total: $390
MPPT:
I'll use $1/watt, so 280W @ $280
MPPT Controller: $300
Total $580
The MPPT system costs $200 more.
Sal
PWM:
2 x 12V 140W @ $359
PWM controller @ $30
Total: $390
MPPT:
I'll use $1/watt, so 280W @ $280
MPPT Controller: $300
Total $580
The MPPT system costs $200 more.
Sal
smkettner wrote:
No takers?
12v panels (2) $307 240w + cheep controller? $30 so call it $350
24v panel (1) 230w + MS MPPT = $390
All from same place, Solar BLVD. Not a huge difference IMO.
For $40 I will take the extra features of good MPPT. Cheep MPPT might even be a price match with PWM. Now who is the sucker?
