Solar Power Charge Controllers

Solar power technology is becoming a conscious choice made by lots of people worldwide. Besides being environmentally friendly, solar energy is efficient, safe, versatile, and allows you to spare good money. A typical solar power system collects sunlight and transforms it into energy through the chemical/physical process called the photovoltaic effect. Then, the power is delivered to various appliances working on DC or AC electricity, and a battery is used for conserving energy. Solar panels are the core elements responsible for transforming the sun's energy. Other parts ensure that the whole process runs smoothly and that the electrical current delivered to end devices features proper characteristics.

A controller, also known as a solar or power charge regulator, monitors and controls the energy coming from photovoltaic cells to the battery. In a nutshell, the major role of the controller is to protect the power station from overloading and prevent the energy from flowing back to the panels at night. There are two classes of controllers, PWM (short for Pulse Width Modulation) and MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking.) The PWM type is cheaper than MPPT and works well with small systems. MPPT models provide tuned monitoring of the voltage/amperage, making them extremely efficient and well-suited for large systems. In our online store, you can find quality PWM and MPPT solar power charge controllers available at reasonable prices.