05-26-2009, 03:11 AM
quote:This site explains it far better than me: http://www.windsun.com/ChargeControls/MPPT.htm
Originally posted by mella l
What are maximum power point charge controllers and why are they so important in your opinion? Mahalo
From the site:
quote:One piece of relatively inexpensive equipment (in comparison to the other stuff you buy) can increase your power as much as 45% without adding a single panel.
You typically get a 20 to 45% power gain in winter and 10-15% in summer.
Please note that many grid tie system inverters have MPPT integrated but I didn't see it in the Outback 3048 spec list which the OP says would be installed in her system.