I've been researching a number of SCC options for my home-brew solar generator setup. I narrowed down to Victron vs. Midnite Solar (The Kid), and then ruled out the Midnite unit when I saw the physical specs (too big and heavy for this application). The Kid also is limited to 30A max current.
Other major systems components (currently): 12V 100Ah Battle Born LifePo4, Go Power 1000W commercial inverter (12V on the DC side), and four 100W Renogy mono solar panels.
For the Victron models, I can get the 150/35 and 100/50 for the same price. I know both are more than I need for the components I have so far, but I'd like the ability to just add more panels in the future (within the limit of the SCC). I'm leaning toward the 100/50 because it can support more solar wattage total, 700W compared to 500W for the 150/35. I have the ability to configure the panels in any S/P combination I want, so I don't feel like the 100V input limit would be a big issue. From the specs, the only extra feature the 150/35 has is the ability to handle 36V or 48V DC, but I don't expect I'd ever go above 24V with this system.
Thoughts or suggestions? Anything I'm overlooking?
Other major systems components (currently): 12V 100Ah Battle Born LifePo4, Go Power 1000W commercial inverter (12V on the DC side), and four 100W Renogy mono solar panels.
For the Victron models, I can get the 150/35 and 100/50 for the same price. I know both are more than I need for the components I have so far, but I'd like the ability to just add more panels in the future (within the limit of the SCC). I'm leaning toward the 100/50 because it can support more solar wattage total, 700W compared to 500W for the 150/35. I have the ability to configure the panels in any S/P combination I want, so I don't feel like the 100V input limit would be a big issue. From the specs, the only extra feature the 150/35 has is the ability to handle 36V or 48V DC, but I don't expect I'd ever go above 24V with this system.
Thoughts or suggestions? Anything I'm overlooking?