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Victron Energy BlueSolar MPPT100/20
I have experience with the Midnite Kidd charge controller for reference. I don't need the $300+ cost and the more advanced feature set so while looking for an MPPT charge controller I came across the Victron 100/20 which looks like a good relatively simple MPPT charge controller for ~$160.
I need this to work with both 12V and 24V systems and support 24hr a day loads from 18W to 36W. At 36W, I would expect to need two batteries for 24V and ~200Ah (nomial 100Ah batteries) for Wintertime use. Panels are TBD but, I'm looking at 400W~600W probably in parallel to stay within the 100V threshold which should keep me in the 7A~11A range from the panels I'm considering.
I could save a little money getting a lower-rated MPPT but, the 75/15 would only save me $40 and give up 48V capability (which is a distinct possibility in the future) and would allow me to panel up even more if I felt I needed to for long overcast periods during Winter.
Am I on the right track considering the Victron 100/20 MPPT controller? How is the quality, durability and, customer experience with this controller?
TIA, Sid
I have experience with the Midnite Kidd charge controller for reference. I don't need the $300+ cost and the more advanced feature set so while looking for an MPPT charge controller I came across the Victron 100/20 which looks like a good relatively simple MPPT charge controller for ~$160.
I need this to work with both 12V and 24V systems and support 24hr a day loads from 18W to 36W. At 36W, I would expect to need two batteries for 24V and ~200Ah (nomial 100Ah batteries) for Wintertime use. Panels are TBD but, I'm looking at 400W~600W probably in parallel to stay within the 100V threshold which should keep me in the 7A~11A range from the panels I'm considering.
I could save a little money getting a lower-rated MPPT but, the 75/15 would only save me $40 and give up 48V capability (which is a distinct possibility in the future) and would allow me to panel up even more if I felt I needed to for long overcast periods during Winter.
Am I on the right track considering the Victron 100/20 MPPT controller? How is the quality, durability and, customer experience with this controller?
TIA, Sid