A solar off-grid system can for the most part require minimal maintenance. Unfortunately, you cannot rule out the occasional challenge. One such challenge you may face with both a newly installed or existing system is when the solar charge controller … Read more
if you’re new to the world of solar it may be clear to you how to tell if the charge controller in your system works or not and what checks you can conduct to confirm. While it can be difficult … Read more
Solar charge controllers can work reliably for many years but do fail too. The extent and type of failure can vary, in some cases, it can be catastrophic and quite obvious such as when the charge controller is burnt-out. In … Read more
If you’re building out your solar system then you might need some guidance on what size and length of wire to run from the charge controller to the battery. Know what to keep in mind when sizing the battery to … Read more
Picture this – you’ve just purchased your solar system – solar panels, battery, charge controller, and inverter followed the wiring instructions and you’re ready to start your off-grid solar system but unfortunately, the charge controller fails to power up! You … Read more
You’ve probably heard over and over that, a typical off-grid solar system has a solar panel, charge controller, battery, and an optional inverter. You might be wondering then if the battery is a must-have and if depending on your application, … Read more
Yes, a solar charge controller needs and uses some power to keep its internal electronics for switching, regulation, lighting the LCD display and indicator LEDs. The currents drawn are usually low and are of the order of a few mA. … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you whatsoever. Is the charge controller in your off-grid solar system running hot? Are you wondering what might … Read more
You’d think that once a charge controller is installed and wired correctly you’re set. Your solar system battery will then be maintained in the best condition possible without any danger of overcharging. After all, that is what the charge controller … Read more
You’re probably familiar with the Solar PV, battery positive and negative terminals, and less so the load output terminals after all, not all charge controllers have them and even then the use of the word “load” may not be clear … Read more
