Solar Charge Controllers
Solar Charge Controller – Optimize Battery Charging Performance
The solar charge controller category features advanced devices that regulate power flow from solar arrays to battery banks, ensuring optimal charging while protecting against overcharge, over-discharge, and electrical faults. Modern charge controllers maximize energy harvest from solar panels while extending battery lifespan through intelligent charging algorithms. Quality controllers deliver reliable performance across varying environmental conditions, supporting both residential and off-grid installations with comprehensive monitoring and protection features.
Controller options include MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) models that extract maximum available power by converting excess voltage into additional charging current, ideal for systems with higher voltage solar arrays. PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) controllers offer cost-effective solutions for smaller systems where array voltage closely matches battery voltage. Amperage ratings range from compact 10A units for small applications to robust 120A+ controllers for large residential systems.
Featured brands include Victron and MidNite Solar, each offering distinct advantages in features and reliability. Advanced capabilities include programmable charging parameters, temperature compensation, battery chemistry selection for LiFePO4 and lead-acid compatibility, LCD displays, and bluetooth or WiFi connectivity for remote monitoring. Multi-stage charging algorithms optimize battery performance through bulk, absorption, and float charging phases.
Controller selection considers solar array wattage, battery bank voltage (12V, 24V, 48V), maximum input voltage, and desired monitoring features.
Browse the solar charge controller category below to find efficient charging solutions for battery-based solar systems.
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Midnite Solar “The KID” MPPT Charge Controller
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Victron MPPT RS 450V/100A, 450V/200A SmartSolar Charge Controller
Price range: $1,108.40 through $1,938.85 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Victron MPPT 150V/250V VE.Can SmartSolar Charge Controller
Price range: $414.80 through $612.85 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller – MPPT VE.Direct
Price range: $62.05 through $478.55 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
MidNite Solar Classic Solar Charge Controller
Price range: $629.99 through $709.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
MidNite Solar Barcelona Charge Controller
Price range: $499.00 through $2,699.97 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
MidNite Solar Hawke’s Bay Solar Charge Controller
Price range: $1,249.00 through $2,350.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
MidNite Solar Barcelona & Hawke’s Bay AFCI kit
$122.00 Add to cart -
MidNite Rosie Mounting Bracket for Charge Controller
$33.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Victron MPPT Control Display
$51.00 Add to cart -
Victron SmartSolar Pluggable Control Display
$32.30 Add to cart -
MidNite Solar Barcelona Backplate
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MidNite Solar Hawke’s Bay Breaker Box
$299.00 Add to cart