ReadyShunt Enables Accurate Battery State of Charge (SOC) Measurements
September 20, 2023
ReadyShunt Enables Accurate Battery State of Charge (SOC) Measurements – 9/20/2023 While battery voltage has been used for many years to approximate a battery’s state of charge, we recently […]
Adjusting Charge Controller Settings to Battery Manufacturer Recommendations
September 6, 2023
Many consumers and installers indicate that they do not adjust their solar charge controller’s absorption, float, and equalization settings according to the batteries that they are using. Hence they are […]
Tech Tip: Custom Programming for Lithium Batteries
May 18, 2023
Lithium battery applications were few and far between when Morningstar controllers became a standard used throughout the solar industry over the past decade. While lead-acid was predominant, we made sure […]
Tech Tip: Basic System Sizing Design Concepts
July 5, 2022
Basic System Sizing Design Concepts – 7/5/2022 A couple of basic principles that form the foundation of system sizing are: Array to Load Ratio (ALR): a ratio of the net […]
Best Battery Chemistry for Off-Grid Solar Applications
April 29, 2022
Deep cycle batteries designed to provide consistent power for long durations should be used in off-grid solar applications. as opposed to starter batteries like car batteries that are designed for […]
Tech Tip: Design Factors for Lead Acid Batteries
March 2, 2022
Primary Design Factors for Lead Acid Batteries By Steve Bell, Technical Support Specialist In a previous Tech Tip, the relationship between proper charging and the life/performance of lead-acid batteries was […]
Tech Tip: Operating Principles for Lead Acid Batteries
November 15, 2021
Basic Operation Principles for Lead Acid Batteries By Steve Bell, Technical Support Specialist Batteries are one of the most important and most poorly understood components in an off-grid system. Because […]
Tech Tip: Avoid the Outer Limits
July 22, 2021
Operational stability and reliability of a solar power system is of paramount importance, especially for those located in remote areas. When equipment runs near minimum or maximum operational limits, system stability and reliability are compromised.
7 Tips for Sizing Your PV Array to Meet Your System Goals
February 22, 2021
Solar charge controllers offer a variety of input voltage windows. Let’s explore several examples of where making the right choices can not only prevent system problems but give you an advantage in your system’s performance and solve a few unique challenges!