MPPT Controller question (1 Viewer)

[U.Toadifact]

These little boxes of tricks called solar controllers cause me to have brain fade so please tell me if what I have in mind is sound.

I use a 160 watt folding solar panel (yes, I know but it suits us) which came with a cheap pwm controller. I would like to replace it with an MPPT controller. The cheap controller is 20 amp rated, so I have purchased a Victron SmartSolar 100/20. I sit suitable?

 

[Lenny HB]

Yes it will be fine the 100/20 can take up to 290 watts of solar.

 

[Cush]

You might find the info provided in this thread useful too

 

[U.Toadifact]

I see no link???

And thanks Lenny. You have eased my troubled mind.

 

[Cush]

Oops sooty. Will get that up.

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[Cush]

Confusing myself on PV voltage and it’s relevance.

Evening everyone. I think I am confusing myself with the PV voltage. These are the specs of a panel… Rated Power 200W Open Circuit Voltage 57.6V Operating Voltage 48V Operating Current 4.17A Is the 48v relevant to the mppt solar controller that I need ? I could have two of these panels in...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

 

[U.Toadifact]

Thanks Cush. Your link was very helpful.