I've found a couple of charge controllers that look promising and not expensive, although I'm not sure they sell directly in the UK:
I've cant post links yet, but if you google "morningstar tristar ts mppt 30" or "morningstar sunsaver mppt" you will find them. The first is a 30amp and the...
I will be running the 12v electrics on my yacht.
I want these panels because they are long and thin (18 foot x 15.5 inches) and flexible - so are perfect for running down the length of my boat.
The panels really are the only 'non-negotiable' item (google Uni-Solar-PVL 136 if you are...
I could charge the batteries in series I guess, but I want an even discharge across the batteries. If they were in series how could I evenly draw off power at 12v without discharging one battery before another? Sorry if I ask stupid question, I don't have electrical training.
My battery bank is 12v but the panels I want are 24v. I'm looking for charge controller that can use these panels and charge my 12v system.
The panels are 24v - max point volt, 33; max open circuit, 46; max amp out, 4; max total power 136w
I want to option of using 4 of these panels for 500w...