A solar charge controller is a device found in a photovoltaic (PV) energy system that controls the amount of power that can be transmitted to an electric storage battery. By controlling the charge ...

Pairing solar panels with energy storage is becoming increasingly popular -- and for good reason. Homeowners who install a battery alongside their rooftop solar array unlock the ability to store solar ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

This 6V solar charge regulator meets most small-scale 6V application requirements. With a current rating of 6A, it can handle up to a 50W solar panel. Its principle of operation is very simple and ...

Observers note that recognition as a top solar charge controller manufacturer is no longer driven by visibility or scale ...

A few years ago, [Lukas Fässler] needed a solar charge controller and made his own, which he has been improving ever since. The design is now mature, and the High Efficiency MPPT Solar Charger is full ...

Sell your solar energy to the utility or store it in a battery for later use. The choice is yours with a hybrid solar setup. The independence of having a solar panel system is liberating. Imagine ...

This is a Solid State Switch upgrade to the 6A, 6V Relay Based Solar Charge Regulator. Solid state switching provides longer life, smaller size and higher efficiency than a relay. In addition, the ...