A Solar Charge Maximizer (SCM) could boost the efficiency of a solar array as high as 80% in the rapid changing solar radiation conditions, and 40% in normal solar radiation conditions.
The Solar Charge Maximizer (SCM) controller works with new or existing MPPT solar charge controller
to increase the power capacity of an off-grid solar power supply system.
It also works in a hybrid system with grid power or power backup system through the use of an automatics transfer switch.
to increase the power capacity of an off-grid solar power supply system.
It also works in a hybrid system with grid power or power backup system through the use of an automatics transfer switch.
A Solar Charge Maximizer (SCM) controller will:
- Maximize the total load carrying power capacity of an off-grid solar array with MPPT solar charge controller(s);
- Maximize the power output in the solar panel partial shading and varying solar radiation conditions (Minimize the impact of partial shading);
- Maximize the service life of solar panels, as compared to other high voltage string inverter system with potential induced degradation (PID) issues;
- Maximize the efficiency of a solar array by eliminate the heat generated in the electronic components of other solar charge controllers;
- Minimize the risk of electrical shock and fire hazard, as compared to other high voltage solar array;
- Minimize the maintenance cost, as compared to other systems with many small micro-inverters near the solar panels (located outdoor).
- In a Solar Charge Maximizer (SCM) controller system, the first solar array with panels in series, charges the battery or battery bank through a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar charge controller.
- While the second solar array with panels in parallel, closer to the battery, charges the same battery or battery bank through a Solar Charge Maximizer (SCM) controller.
- The split-bolt (spliced) wire(s) in the first solar array is also connected to a Solar Charge Maximizer (SCM) controller to charge the same battery or battery bank, and power the same DC load to maximize the current capacity in ever changing solar radiation conditions.
- A "2-1", "3-1" or "4-1" solar connector may also be used to form a split-bolt wire (PVs) from the first array with panels in series.