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Forum Index : Solar : 48v MPPT recomendations?
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Gizmo Admin Group  Joined: 05/06/2004 Location: AustraliaPosts: 5012 |
Hi Guys. Looking at installing a new MPPT controller for my off grid setup. I run 3800watts of solar, 48v 420Ah AGM battery bank. I'm currently running a home made PWM controller, but its not that good at tracking the absorb voltage, and I usually switch out several of the panels to make things behave. If its a overcast day, I switch them back in. In a nutshell, its not quick enough to respond when clouds come and go. I'm over the home made stuff, just want a bought MPPT that I can forget about. Anyway, I've noticed in recent years the prices of MPPT controllers has plummeted. I see the Vevor 60A 48V MPPT is around $220au, but are there others I should look at before buying? I charge the batteries at 30amps, but there's over 3800 watts of solar so I'll need something that can handle that without going pop. I know the vevor has a max input of 3600 watts, I can switch out a few panels and just keep those for rainy days. Glenn The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time is right now. JAQ |
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| pd-- Senior Member  Joined: 11/12/2020 Location: AustraliaPosts: 122 |
Midnight Classic https://www.outbackmarine.com.au/power-generation/solar-controllers/midnite-solar-classic-mppt-controllers/ Theirs a few of theas in my area , they just work. Neighbor has had one for the past 12 years and it has not missed a beet. Im AC coupled otherwise it would have been a Midnight |
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| Gizmo Admin Group Joined: 05/06/2004 Location: AustraliaPosts: 5012 |
Thanks for the feedback pd I've bitten the bullet and gone for a Renogy Rover 60A 48v MPPT. Watched a few good reviews in YouTube, its not bad for the price and is currently on special on the Renogy site. Link Glenn The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time is right now. JAQ |
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