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Title: What are Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Solar Charge Controllers?


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What are Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
Solar Charge Controllers?
If you already have installed a solar energy
system on your home, it might be time to consider
adding some additional value to your system with
an best MPPT solar charge controller. Every
solar panel system that has batteries need a
charge controller. A charge controller regulates
and controls the power coming from the solar
panel to your batteries.
What are Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
solar charge controllers?
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MPPT or Maximum Power Point Tracking is an
algorithm that is included in charge
controllers. It is used to extract the maximum
available power from PV modules under certain
conditions (weather or power, specifically). Maxi
mum Power Point Tracking solar charge controllers
are a bit different from the traditional PWM
solar charge controllers because they have more
features and they are more efficient. Why are
MPPT Solar Charge Controllers more efficient than
the traditional PWM solar charge
controllers? Your solar panels will operate at
their best power output voltage with an MPPT
solar charge controller. Studies show they
increase performance by about 30. So, when does
this come in handy for your solar power system?
Well, winter months are a prime example. When
solar panels are subjected to cold temperatures,
the voltage on your system panels will increase.
This makes your system work a bit harder. MPPT
solar charge controllers work to your benefit
because they take the power your panel is putting
out and turn your higher voltage into additional
current. MPPT solar charge controllers can
convert excess voltage into amperage which helps
regulate the power going from your solar panels
to your batteries. If your batteries are
overcharging it will significantly reduce battery
life. MPPT chargers are a bit more money than
the PWT controllers, however its worth the
investment. Why? Simply put, MPPT chargers will
convert the maximum available power from your
system. This means that you will get more energy
(and money) in the long run. Also, a MPPT
controller can boost a low panel output. This is
ideal for early morning and evening sunlight.
This means that you have more hours of battery
charge throughout the day (during peak energy
cost hours) from MPPT controllers instead of
PWM. Solar energy systems can add a substantial
amount of value to your property and save you
hundreds of dollars in the long run. And
including an MPPT controller in your solar
energy system is a great way to start saving
money. MPPT charge controllers are much more
advanced and efficient than others.
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Why are MPPT charge controllers much more
advanced and efficient than other
types? Because they convert excess voltage into
excess current that normally would be wasted by
a PWM controller. Most panels produce more
energy than necessary. The MPPT charge controller
converts extra volts into more current - which
charges your battery faster. When your battery
holds a charge - your home can run off of your
solar energy systems battery instead of
purchasing energy from your utility
company. They can also handle more voltage -
this is an excellent benefit for large businesses
that have high energy use because with an MPPT
charge controller, more wire more panels into
the series in order to generate more power. This
allows you to run bigger panels than normal
(more panels more energy production). MPPT is
a relatively new technology, but they are
critical for off grid solar panels like cold
climates or areas with heavy cloud cover because
they work more efficiently than regular PWM
solar charge controllers. If you would like
additional information about MPPT solar charge
controllers or anything regarding full-service
installation or products give us a call at
1-360-422-5610 or email your questions to
info_at_fmsolar.com.
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