Solar Charge Controller
Ms.Abijuliet
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ABOUT
Solar energy is going to be an important source of energy soon and it is important to know about the components used in the construction of the clean energy system. I consider this topic significant because the equipment used to protect and control the system should get the same Importance as the system itself.
It is an electronic circuit that regulates the current flow from source to battery and load. It is so interesting that it has so many features that can be used for all solar energy systems to regulate its output power.
FEATURES :
These are the important features for a solar charging system, and these are the minimum requirements for a solar charge controller to be a good solar charge controller.
» Protection from overcharging
» Reverse current protection
» Reliability is high
» Increases the longevity of batteries
» Auto charged indication
TYPES
» Standalone charge controller
» Integrated circuit charge controller
* The standalone charge controller is produced separately using various components and is used with the PV system and wind energy extensively. Integrated circuit charge controllers are in the form of package or in the form of microchip or IC which are used in small scale devices such as mobile phones and laptops. But here we are going to concentrate on standalone controllers.
STANDALONE CHARGE CONTROLLERS :
Like already said standalone charge controllers are made up using various electronic components and have a variety of usage for solar and wind energy. It can be bought in a variety of price ranges and standards. And its current rating ranges from 5A to 80A.
FEATURES :
TYPES
These are the important features for a solar charging system, and these are the minimum requirements for a solar charge controller to be a good solar charge controller.
» Protection from overcharging
» Reverse current protection
» Reliability is high
» Increases the longevity of batteries
» Auto charged indication
control
» 1 or 2 stage control
» PWM control
» MPPT CONTROL
