Knowing how many solar panels you can use with a charge controller is critical. If the controller is overloaded there is a good chance it gets damaged permanently. If you are planning to buy a charge controller, this guide can help. Charge controllers capacities range from 5 to 100 amps. You can connect two or

A parallel connection for solar panels is commonplace, but can you do the same with charge controllers? The answer is yes, you can. In fact it is the most practical solution for off the grid systems with large solar arrays and batteries. Solar charge controllers can be connected in parallel to meet the requirements of

Installing a 1000 watt solar array is becoming commonplace as prices continue to drop. Now the question is what charge controller size is needed for this setup? To manage these panels and batteries, the right controllers have to be used. A 1000 watt solar array running on a 24V system needs a 60A charge controller.