How to get more from your solar panels

Standard solar controllers vs. solar boost controllers

Standard solar controllers regulate the flow of electricity from solar panels to a battery bank. They protect the battery bank from being over or undercharged and are an essential part of any off-grid solar system.

Solar boost controllers not only perform the same safety tasks for battery banks as standard solar controllers, but they go a step further. 

Using maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technology, solar boost controllers maximize the amount of power available from solar panels. By adjusting the voltage and current of the solar panel, the controller ensures that it is always operating at the point at which the panel is producing the most power. This is also known as the maximum power point (MPP).

Solar boost controller advantages

The advantages of using a solar boost controller include:

• Increased efficiency: A solar boost controller can increase the efficiency of your solar system by up to 30%. 
• Extended battery life: By preventing it from being overcharged or undercharged, a solar boost controller can help to extend the life of your battery bank. The controller does this by automatically shutting off the charging process when the battery is fully charged. The battery is also prevented from discharging below a certain level.
• Better charging in low light conditions: MPPT technology is more efficient at extracting power from solar panels in low light conditions. This means that a solar boost controller can improve the performance of your solar system on cloudy days.
• Increased safety: A solar boost controller also protects your system from short circuits.

Additional benefits:

• Electric bill savings for those with grid-tied systems. A solar boost controller can help you generate more power from your solar panels leading to lower energy bills.
• Increased solar system reliability. By protecting your solar system from damage caused by overcharging or undercharging, a solar boost controller can help to extend the lifespan of your system.
• Environmental advantages. Increased efficiency of your solar system by adding a solar boost controller can help you reduce your reliance on fossil fuels. In turn, reducing your carbon footprint.

Conclusion

A solar boost controller increases the efficiency of your solar power system by extending the life of the battery bank, improving charging performance in low light conditions, and increasing system safety. It should be an important consideration if you plan on installing a solar system on or off the grid.

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