Victron Smart Solar Mppt 100/50

A solar charger collects energy from solar panels and stores it in your batteries. SmartSolar, using cutting-edge technology, maximizes energy harvest, achieving a full charge quickly while preserving battery health.

PWM and MPPT charge controllers are used to charge batteries with solar power. The PWM controller acts as a switch connecting the solar array to the battery, equalizing their voltages. In contrast, the MPPT controller is more sophisticated, adjusting its input voltage to harvest the maximum power from the solar array and converting it to the required voltage for the battery and load. This decouples the array and battery voltages, allowing for more efficient energy conversion.

MPPT controllers excel in colder to temperate climates, while both controllers perform similarly in subtropical to tropical climates. Beyond basic control functions, an MPPT controller includes a DC to DC voltage converter, minimizing power loss during voltage conversion.

MPPT controllers aim to harvest power near the Maximum Power Point (MPP) of the array while supplying the required voltage for the battery and load. This flexibility allows for diverse configurations, such as a 12-volt battery on one side and panels wired in series to produce 36 volts on the other. An MPPT controller can provide charge current even in challenging conditions, like high cell temperatures or low irradiance, where a PWM controller may struggle.

As the array size increases, cabling complexity grows. The option to wire more panels in series and reduce current makes installing an MPPT controller beneficial as array power exceeds a few hundred Watts.

Features:

• Built-in Bluetooth Smart: Set up, monitor, and update the controller wirelessly with Apple and Android devices.
• VE.Direct: Establish a wired data connection to a Color Control panel, PC, or other devices.
• Ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT): Enhances energy harvest, especially in changing light conditions.
• Advanced MPPT detection in partial shading conditions: Maximizes energy harvest by locking onto the optimum MPP.
• Outstanding conversion efficiency: Achieves over 98% efficiency without a cooling fan.
• Flexible charge algorithm: Offers programmable and pre-programmed charge algorithms.
• Programming, real-time data, and history display options: Accessible via smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
• Extensive electronic protection: Includes over-temperature, PV short circuit, PV reverse polarity, and PV reverse current protection.
• Internal temperature sensor: Compensates voltage for temperature changes.

Applications:

• Marine
• RVs
• Caravans
• Off-Grid Systems
• Tiny Houses
• Cabins