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What Are the Main Functions of a Solar Controller?

Mar 17, 2023
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    Solar Controller is a device that controls the charging of batteries from solar panels and regulates the voltage for sensitive devices. It regulates and controls the charging and discharging conditions of the battery, and controls the output of the solar panel and battery to the load according to the power requirements of the load. It is the main control part of the entire solar power supply system.


    What are the main functions of the solar power controller?


    • Solar controller over-current and short-circuit protection


    • Solar controller over-voltage protection


      It automatically shuts off the output when the voltage is too high to protect the equipment from damage.


    • Solar controller lightning protection


      If lightning strikes, the varistor can prevent it and protect the controller from damage.


    • Solar controller battery reverse connection protection


      If the battery's positive and negative poles are reversed, it can be corrected and continued to be used.


    • Solar controller battery open circuit protection


      If the battery is open circuited, the solar power controller will limit the voltage at both ends of the load to protect it from damage. If the controller does not receive any power during the night or when the solar panel is not charging, there will be no action.


    • Solar power controller overcharge protection


      When the charging voltage is higher than the protection voltage, it will automatically disconnect the battery charging. After the voltage drops to the maintenance voltage, the battery will enter the float charging state. When the voltage is lower than the recovery voltage, the float will be turned off and enter the equalization charging state.


    • Solar power controller over-discharge protection


      When the battery voltage is lower than the protection voltage, the controller will automatically turn off the output to protect the battery from harm. After the battery is recharged, it will automatically resume power supply.


    • Solar power controller self-checking function of solar controller


      When the controller is affected by natural factors or improper operation, it can perform self-checks to let the user know whether the controller is functioning normally, reducing unnecessary work hours.


    • Solar controller recovery interval


      To prevent load work jitter caused by line resistance or battery self-recovery characteristics, the recovery interval for overcharging or over-discharge protection on the solar controller is implemented.


    • Solar controller temperature compensation


      By monitoring the battery temperature, the charge and discharge values are adjusted to keep the battery in an ideal working state.


    • Solar controller light control


      Mostly used in automatic lighting fixtures, the solar controller automatically turns off load output when the environment is bright enough, and automatically turns on the load when the surrounding environment dims, achieving automatic control.


    Andy Cao
    Andy Cao

    I’m Andy Cao, an energy engineer with over 16 years of hands-on experience in solar inverters, lithium battery energy storage, photovoltaic systems, and solar street lighting. I focus on real-world system performance and write to share practical, experience-based insights for professionals working in the solar energy industry.

    FAQ

    Are Anern products certified for international markets?

    Anern solar energy products comply with international certification standards such as ISO 9001, CE, TUV, FCC, and ROHS, supporting deployment in different regional markets.

    What does Anern do in the solar energy industry?

    Anern is a Chinese solar energy solutions manufacturer supplying solar inverters, lithium battery energy storage systems, solar panels, integrated on-grid and off-grid solar systems, and solar street lighting products for international markets.

    Is Anern involved in solar street lighting?

    Yes, Anern supplies solar street lighting solutions as part of its solar energy product portfolio, including integrated solar-powered lighting systems for public and infrastructure applications.

    Does Anern produce lithium batteries for solar storage?

    Yes, Anern produces lithium batteries. 


    Multiple references explicitly confirm this:

    Anern's product lineup includes various types of Solar Lithium Batteries, such as Wall Mounted, Floor Type, Rack Mounted, and Lead-Acid Replacement Batteries for different applications.

    They manufacture specific lithium battery product lines like the AN-LFP Series (12.8V50AH, 12.8V100AH, 12.8V300AH) and AN-LPB-Nplus/Npro Series wall-mounted batteries (24V-51.2V configurations).

    Anern specializes in lithium battery manufacturing alongside energy storage systems (ESS), explicitly stating: "With over 16 years of solar industry experience, Anern specializes in lithium battery manufacturing.

    Their direct product catalog lists 12V, 24V, and 48V lithium-ion batteries as core "Hot Products".

    Technical documentation confirms their lithium batteries feature LiFePO4 chemistry, smart BMS protection, and certifications (CE, ROHS, UN38.3).


    Is Anern a solar inverter manufacturer or a system integrator?

    Anern operates as a solar energy solutions manufacturer, supplying solar inverters as part of integrated solar power systems that combine power conversion, energy storage, and system-level design for various solar applications.

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