Renogy 100A vs HQST 100A MPPT: Best Large System Controller? If you’re building a serious off-grid setup, you’re probably looking at the Renogy 100A and the HQST 100A MPPT solar charge controllers. Both handle 12V to 48V battery banks, but the Renogy packs a 99.9% MPPT efficiency rating while the HQST brings built-in Bluetooth and … Read more
SOGTICPS 100A MPPT Solar Charge Controller Review I was tired of my solar panels wasting energy on cloudy days, so I tested the SOGTICPS 100A MPPT Solar Charge Controller 12V 24V 36V 48V LCD Display Battery Intelligent Regulator Max 100V Input Dual to see if it could squeeze out more power. This unit claims 99.5% … Read more
Renogy Voyager 20A PWM Solar Charge Controller Review I’ve spent plenty of time fighting with finicky solar setups on my RV, especially when rain or condensation gets involved. The Renogy Voyager 20A 12V/24V PWM Waterproof Solar Charge Controller w/ LCD Display for AGM, Gel, Flooded and Lithium Batte caught my eye because of its IP67 … Read more
EcoSolLi 120A MPPT Solar Charge Controller Review I was tired of my solar panels wasting power on cloudy days, so I tested the EcoSolLi 120A MPPT Solar Charge Controller on my 48V battery bank. It automatically recognizes voltages from 12V up to 96V and handles up to 11520W of solar input. This controller really shines … Read more
Luqeeg 100A MPPT Solar Controller Review I recently set up a small off-grid solar system for my shed, and finding a reliable charge controller that could handle different battery types was a real headache. I tested the Luqeeg 100A MPPT Solar Controller and was impressed it automatically detects 12V, 24V, 36V, and 48V systems while … Read more
AeternaSol MPPT 10A Solar Controller Review Setting up a small solar system for my camper van was trickier than I expected, mostly finding a controller that didn’t drain the battery at night. I tested the AeternaSol MPPT Solar Charge Controller 12V10A to see if it could handle my 100W panel and 12V lithium battery. This … Read more
POWLAND 120A MPPT Solar Charge Controller Review I recently upgraded my off-grid solar setup and needed a controller that could handle high voltage panels without manual switching. The POWLAND 120A MPPT Solar Charge Controller automatically detects voltages from 12V all the way up to 96V, which saved me a ton of headache during installation. This … Read more
Renogy Voyager 20A vs SOLPERK 10A vs Victron 10A: Best Marine Solar Controller? If you’re setting up solar on a boat, you need a charge controller that can handle moisture, salt spray, and constant vibration. I’ve been testing three popular options: the Renogy Voyager 20A PWM, the SOLPERK 10A PWM, and the Victron Energy SmartSolar … Read more
SRGFTS SUMRY 4000W Hybrid Solar Inverter Review I live in an area where power outages hit a few times a year, and I got tired of losing food from the fridge. So I tested the SRGFTS SUMRY Hybrid Solar Inverter which puts out 4000 watts continuous and 8000 watts peak — enough to keep my … Read more
LiTime 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller Review I recently upgraded my off-grid solar setup and needed a charge controller that could handle both my new LiFePO4 batteries and my older lead-acid bank. That’s when I tested the LiTime 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller, which auto-detects 12V, 24V, 36V, and 48V systems with a max PV … Read more