Charge Controllers Help Solar Panels and Batteries Get Along Why this small, overlooked piece of technology is key to setting up your solar and battery system for success.

This guide covers everything you need to know about solar charge controllers. Here’s what they are, how much they cost and more.

Learn how to size charge controllers, inverters, and solar panels already on hand with a goal of future expansion.

A solar charge controller is a device found in a photovoltaic (PV) energy system that controls the amount of power that can be transmitted to an electric storage battery. By controlling the charge ...

Unlike a grid-tied system, which sends solar power straight from the panels to the inverter and then to a home’s power-distribution panel, your panels will feed into a charge controller.

An MPPT solar charge controller can help you make the most of your system. We ranked the best and explained what to look for in one.

Whether you need a solar charge controller depends on a few factors. Learn all about this solar tool, including types and benefits.