During the OFF times there is no power produced and no heat to dissipate! ie @ Voc there is no power - open circuit.
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The MPPT controller does open.close switches to limit current out in order to hold a specified regulation voltage.
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Subject do MS MPPT controllers use PWM to limit voltage out
Description:
Do MPPT controllers go into PWM during absorption or float, ie is there a duty cycle (on/off) or does the panel operate at the far left of a IV curve?
Thank you,
Pete Thompson
Technical Support Services Manager