Battery choice: Both types of solar charge controllers, PWM and MPPT, allow you to select the type of battery that it’s connecting to. Range of voltages: Both types of solar charge controllers ...

A solar charge controller is a device found in a photovoltaic (PV) energy system that controls the amount of power that can be transmitted to an electric storage battery. By controlling the charge ...

Whether you need a solar charge controller depends on a few factors. Learn all about this solar tool, including types and benefits.

MPPT Solar Charge Controller Modules… Today’s MPPT solar charge controller modules are an affordable option for small/portable solar power system projects. Remember, with an MPPT charge controller, ...

Charge Controllers Help Solar Panels and Batteries Get Along Why this small, overlooked piece of technology is key to setting up your solar and battery system for success.

The simplest and easiest way to charge a battery with a solar panel is to connect the panel directly to the battery. Assuming the panel has a diode to prevent energy from flowing through it from ...

An Australian innovation, the unassuming-looking CQSola power controller has under-the-hood smarts that could significantly cut the cost of hydrogen produced using solar energy.

This Low Dropout Voltage (LDO) solar charge controller uses a simple differential amplifier and series P channel MOSFET linear regulator –their compatibility seems like a marriage made in heaven.

Learn how to size charge controllers, inverters, and solar panels already on hand with a goal of future expansion.

A few years ago, [Lukas Fässler] needed a solar charge controller and made his own, which he has been improving ever since. The design is now mature, and the High Efficiency MPPT Solar Charger is ...

An MPPT solar charge controller can help you make the most of your system. We ranked the best and explained what to look for in one.