If you need a MPPT controller or can live with a PWM, depends on your budget and needs. Sometimes a PWM is totally fine and will work as well as a more expensive MPPT. If you have lots of clouds or shading, an MPPT works usually a lot better.
Also check out these inverters down below. Especially the one with limiter. So easy to setup…
I have done a lot of testing with these controllers, so please watch my videos too.
EPEVER MPPT Solar Charge Controller
This controller charges everything! All parameters can be custom programmed and set for your individual needs. MPPT efficiency and easy to setup. Charging currents from 10-100A! With the Wifi accessories, it can be controlled and setup via the Solar Guardian app. Watch the video here for more details.
Many accessories are available for remote display, Wifi and BT connection.
10-40A Controller: AliExpress product link, Amazon product link
50-100A Controller: AliExpress product link, Amazon product link
Epever WiFi 2.4G RJ45 D
AliExpress product link
Epever Wifi Dongle adapter cables
DR, DB9 and BP Connector to RJ45 for the above Wifi Dongle
AliExpress product link
Victron SmartSolar MPPT Solar Charge Controller with Bluetooth
People say it’s the best controller on the market. I think they are right. The functions, ease of usage and 5 years warranty are all you ever wanted from a MPPT solar charge controller.
Amazon product link
PWM Solar Charge Controller
OK’isch controller for smaller solar/battery projects.
It can handle batteries from 12-48V with currents from 10-50A. This new version also has a BT or Wifi App now.
Not as efficient as an MPPT controller, but a lot cheaper and also smaller…
AliExpress product link
Grid-Tie Micro Inverter with Wifi and App control
It has up to 4 individual MPPT controllers, so is ideal for these shaded places to optimise solar production. If one panel is shaded, it does not affect the other panels at all.
The inverter also works in combination with the Victron 1.0 rule when connected to the AC output of a Multi or Quattro. Watch my setup and test video here and see the frequency shifting in action here.
It is very easy to setup and a pure plug’n play: plug in your solar panels to the MC4 connectors and connect the output to an available power outlet. No configuration, no setup, it just works.
The built-in Wifi connects to a cloud-based platform, so you have full insight in your solar production from anywhere.
AliExpress product link (400W, 700W and 1400W, 2/4 MPPTs)
AliExpress product link (1600W, 2000W, 4 MPPTs)
Monitoring through the Solarman website.
Solarman app for Android and iOS available
SUN Grid Tie Inverter with Limiter Sensor
This is surely the easiest way to have solar power in your house. Connect two solar panels and plug this inverter into an outlet. DONE! All solar energy produced will be usable in your house everywhere. No additional cabling needed. With the included sensor you can also make sure, that there is no excess power been exported into the grid! The Plug’n’Play solution!
Any DC Input: 45V – 90V
Automatic output voltage range AC: 190V – 260V (also for US grid available)
Pure Sine Wave
MPPT Solar Charge Controller built-in
1920W continues output (980W for the 1kW version)
1000W Version:
AliExpress product link
Amazon product link
2000W Version:
AliExpress product link
Amazon product link
20m Limiter Sensor Extension Cable
AliExpress product link
Victron Energy – MultiPlus-II
I use this Inverter myself and it is the best on the market. Regular software updates fix problems and add new features. Works great with all other Victron gear and their VRM.
See here how to set up Frequency Shifting for the Multiplus so it can handle AC-coupled solar in an off-grid system.
Amazon product link (2x120V Split phase)
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eBay Australia product link (230V version)
Victron Energy Interface MK3-USB (VE.Bus to USB)
Programming adapter for Victron inverter/chargers
Amazon product link
Hybrid Inverter, Pure Sine Wave Inverter with 110amp Mppt Charge Controller
– 5500KW Hybrid Solar Inverter
– MPPT 110A
– 500VDC PV Panel Input
– 220VAC 48VDC Build In Pure Sine Wave Solar Charge Controller
Amazon product link (230V Version)
Amazon product link (110V version)
AliExpress product link (230V version)
AliExpress product link (110V version)
Hybrid Inverter up to 16.5kW, 1-3phase
This is a multi-function inverter/charger, combining functions of inverter, MPPT solar charger and battery charger to offer uninterruptible power support with portable size. Its comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable and easy-accessible button operation such as battery charging current, AC/solar charger priority, and acceptable input voltage based on different applications.
Amazon product link
AliExpress product link
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