Controllers in the database

The main features to be checked when choosing a controller for a stand-alone system are:

• The technology: direct coupling, or including a power converter (MPPT or fixed DC input)
• The battery pack voltage (many controllers have switchable - or even automatic - battery voltages).
• The Maximum PV current, or Load Current,
• With power converters, the nominal power,
• The ability of managing a Genset