Solar Panel Controller Setup

Charging your batteries with a solar panel is a great way to use clean renewable energy.

Solar panel controller setup.

This instructable will show you everything you need to put together a pretty good sized electric solar panel system. We recommend that you connect the adapter kit to your panel first then follow the or sign coming off of the leads of the panels and match it with the and sign on the charge controller. It s important to use a charge controller as it improves the efficiency of a solar powered system by up to 50 can prevent the batteries from being overcharged and will extend the battery s life when used correctly. Solar panels charge controller battery charger 2 awg cable at least one 12 volt marine deep cycle battery mechanical lugs 1 power inverter 1 rubbermaid tote or other container 1 battery charger tools.

Cable cutters red electrical tape screwdriver. Things you will need. In the simplest of terms a solar charge controller regulates the power that is transferring from a solar panel to a battery. 150v max pv input allow this charge controller handles more solar panels wiring in series to minimize pv current 5 x 12v solar panel connecting in series will be applicable work with all lead acid batteries sealed agm gel and flooded battery user mode allows buyer setting their own charging parameters.

However before you can get started you ll need to install a charge controller which regulates the voltage from the solar panel as it s transferred to the battery. Basic solar panel set up.