MPPT solar charge controller recommendaion
Hi All, I know,... yet another solar power question! I've done quite a bit of research and received some good information here, so thanks for all that so far! After considerable time researchi...
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Hi,
Below 400 watts I'd use PWM. I'd pick the Grape controller and use the money saved to buy an extra panel.
If you must have MPPT and do not plan to expand then the Tracer BN model is a good fit.
If you do plan ahead for expansion, buy a tristar 60 amp controller now. It will run more efficiently than the 45 unit.
If going MPPT get panels with lots of diodes and wire the panels in series.
Below 400 watts I'd use PWM. I'd pick the Grape controller and use the money saved to buy an extra panel.
If you must have MPPT and do not plan to expand then the Tracer BN model is a good fit.
If you do plan ahead for expansion, buy a tristar 60 amp controller now. It will run more efficiently than the 45 unit.
If going MPPT get panels with lots of diodes and wire the panels in series.
