Victron 375w Mono Solar Panel Kit Charging MPPT Smart Controller Battery Z-Mount

Victron 375w Mono Solar Panel Kit Charging MPPT Smart Controller Battery Z-Mount Description

Solar Kit Contents

• 3 x 125 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel with 1M cable & MC4 Plugs attached
• Victron Energy Smart MPPT 100/30
• 12 x Aluminium mounting brackets
• 5 Metre 4mm2 solar cable with MC4 connectors
• 2 x 1.5m 4mm2 Battery to solar controller cable - fused with M8 ring terminals
• T Branch

Warning: The Connection Order Below must be followed

1. Battery Cable
2. Load Cable
3. Solar Panel Cable

Do not install the charge controller in a sealed enclosure where battery gases can accumulate.

These charge controllers can be used with one or more 12V batteries where additional storage capacity may be needed.

Technical Specifications - 125w Solar Panel

• Maximum Power (Pmax): 125W
• Maximum Power Voltage (VMP): 18.48V
• Maximum Power Current (IMP): 6.77A
• Open Circuit Voltage (VOC): 22.18V
• Short Circuit Current (ISC): 7.31A
• Weight: 6.20KG
• Size: 1070 x 580 x 30mm
• Cell Quantity 33
• Power Tolerance: +/-3%
• Maximum System Voltage: DC1000V

SmartSolar Charge Controller MPPT 100/30 

• Battery voltage 12/24V Auto Select
• Rated charge current 30A
• Nominal PV power, 12V 1a,b) 440W
• Nominal PV power, 24V 1a,b) 880W
• Maximum PV open circuit voltage 100V
• Max. PV short circuit current 2) 35A
• Maximum efficiency 98%
• Self-consumption 12V: 30 mA 24V: 20 mA
• Charge voltage 'absorption' Default setting: 14,4V / 28,8V (adjustable)
• Charge voltage 'float' Default setting: 13,8V / 27,6V (adjustable)
• Charge algorithm multi-stage adaptive
• Temperature compensation -16 mV / °C resp. -32 mV / °C
• Protection
• PV reverse polarity
• Output short circuit
• Over temperature
• Operating temperature -30 to +60°C (full rated output up to 40°C)
• Humidity 95%, non-condensing
• Data communication port VE.Direct

ENCLOSURE

• Colour Blue (RAL 5012)
• Power terminals 16 mm² / AWG6
• Protection category IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area)
• Weight 1,3 kg
• Dimensions (h x w x d) 130 x 186 x 70 mm

STANDARDS

• Safety EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2

1a) If more PV power is connected, the controller will limit input power.

1b) The PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5V for the controller to start.

Thereafter the minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1V.

2) A PV array with a higher short circuit current may damage the controller

Half cut solar cells

• Solar Panels with half-cut solar cells and 9 to 12 buzz bars connecting the cells are 8-10% Smaller than typical square cell panels
• Solar Panels with half-cut solar cells and 9 to 12 buzz bars connecting the cells are 3% higher efficiency than typical square cell panels

Full siliconesolar cells used to be square, sometimes with the corners cut off, but now the mainstream trend with all the big solar manufacturers is for half cut, small rectangular silicone cells, due to their higher efficiency.

Solar panel technology has moved on considerably in the last few years with the introduction of half cut solar cells which can provide 2 to 3% more efficiency and higher watts per square metre. This means that the same power solar panels used in the past can now be 8-10% smaller. Alternatively you can have bigger solar panels with higher power output, but don't take up as much space.

This works by doubling the number of solar cells and increasing the number of ribbons, (BB's / buzz bars) which connect the siliconesolar cells together within the panel. This helps to lower resistance in the panel, which in turn reduces tiny voltage drops in the many panel connections. Overall this provides more power output. The smaller cells are also less likely to have microfracture issues and with improved cloudy day performance. 

Lightweight design with rigid anodised aluminium alloy frame and toughened glass

Designed in the UK. CE, TUV, ISO 9001 quality assurance.

Why Go Solar?

Beat energy inflation, energy security, remote location power sources (save a fortune on armored cabling), mobile power sources, fast payback periods over conventional fuel sources such as diesel generation and hook-ups, keep batteries fully charged at all time as deep discharge shortens life, environmentally friendly power which reduces carbon emissions to slow global warming and climate change.

Applications

Sheds, Stables, Boats, Caravans, Motorhomes, electric fencing, road/ path/ driveway illuminated signage, campsites, yurts, multi-panel off grid power source for small buildings, remote telecomms, mobile food outlets, and many more...

Independent Off-Grid Solar Power Source

One or more solar panels can be connected a battery bank and power inverter using a solar charge controller. You can therefore have a 240v power supply anywhere in the world without grid supply.

Solar Panels do still generate power during cloudy and rainy weather

We have a rough guide below to solar panel power output relative to weather conditions:-

• 100% power output - clear sky midday sun with the panel fully tilted toward the sun's position in the sky.
• 75-85% output - clear sky midday sun but with the panel laid flat
• 50-65% output - thin cloud, or intermittent small clouds
• 10-20% output - midday overcast sky or rainy conditions