A solar charge controller is essentially a solar battery charger wired between the solar panel and battery. There’re two main types of solar charge controllers – PWM (pulse width modulation) and MPPT ...

MPPT controllers The most common type of solar charge controller these days is the maximum power point tracking variety, according to Persaud. As solar panels produce their irregular flow of power ...

Key insights Charge controllers are essential when installing solar batteries. MPPT charge controllers are more expensive and efficient than PWM devices. Choosing the right charge controller size ...

Image: Schneider Electric The company has launched its Conext MPPT 100 high-power solar charge controller, which purportedly ramps up charging power 25% compared to predecessor the MPPT 80.