Sizing MPPT Controller??

ftm1776
ftm1776 Registered Users Posts: 3
I want to add a couple of panels to my system.

Total watts: 540

Voltage: 24 volts

Nominal current: 22.5 amps

Can I get some comments on using a 20 amp MPPT controller, assuming 85% efficiency to the power bus?? So usable current would be about 19.15 amps

Comments

  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
    Re: Sizing MPPT Controller??

    Every brand and model is a bit different. gives us a brand and model and look at the specs for the 20 A and 30Amp models too,
    30 amp makes to look at are: MidNite Kid and Rogue
    Morning star for the 20 amps
     
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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,431 admin
    Re: Sizing MPPT Controller??

    Vmp-array? Vbatt=24 VDC?

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset