Couldn't quite find the clear answer to this, but would like to know what types of charge controllers, if any, would allow you to charge batteries from one single-phase AC output genset being fed into the controller.
I can't say a grid-tie system would work as it's likely expecting 3 phase coming in from the grid, and is not setup to handle a single-phase input. Perhaps a mfg has thought of this scenario and builds such a controller that has charging input from an single phase AC generator. Of course, I'd use an quality inverter generator for a clean power feed to the controller.
I would anticipate using the generator only in the event of no/insufficient sun for days, at night, or in the event I lose the PV array for some reason.
Any ideas?
I can't say a grid-tie system would work as it's likely expecting 3 phase coming in from the grid, and is not setup to handle a single-phase input. Perhaps a mfg has thought of this scenario and builds such a controller that has charging input from an single phase AC generator. Of course, I'd use an quality inverter generator for a clean power feed to the controller.
I would anticipate using the generator only in the event of no/insufficient sun for days, at night, or in the event I lose the PV array for some reason.
Any ideas?