What is a solar charge controller?

A solar charge controller is an essential element in any solar-powered system, whether it be a home or an RV. This gadget regulates the power flow between the solar panel and the battery, ensuring that the battery remains at a consistent state of charge.

What are the different types of solar charge controllers?

Some controllers can also track the weather and adjust the charging parameters based on the amount of sunlight available, ensuring optimal charging efficiency. Generally, there are two main types of solar charge controllers: Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controllers and Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) controllers.

Should you charge your car with self-generated solar power?

Whenever you charge your vehicle with self-generated solar power using a smart charging station such as the SMA EV Charger, you are easing the burden not only on your wallet, but also on the utility grid. Why is this important? Electric cars are loads that can potentially put a strain on local distribution grids in particular.

What is SMA EV charger?

Since the market launch of the SMA EV Charger in summer 2020, the motto for PV system operators has been “sunshine in the tank.” In fact, you prefer to charge your vehicle when your system is producing solar power, which then effectively flows directly into the vehicle via the PV system without even reaching the utility grid.

What is smart solar EV charging?

The smart solar approach by Peblar introduces an adaptive strategy for those times when the sun isn’t shining as brightly but you still want to keep your EV charging efficiently.

Does the SMA EV charger save money?

The first 18 months of field experience show that when charging with the SMA EV Charger, users refuel their electric vehicles with 54% self-generated solar power – and thus not only save money, but also contribute to the energy transition. The PV-optimized charging mode is particularly useful in the summer and transitional months.