Tech Tip: Custom Programming for Lithium Batteries
May 18, 2023
Lithium battery applications were few and far between when Morningstar controllers became a standard used throughout the solar industry over the past decade. While lead-acid was predominant, we made sure […]
Tech Tip: Basic System Sizing Design Concepts
July 5, 2022
Basic System Sizing Design Concepts – 7/5/2022 A couple of basic principles that form the foundation of system sizing are: Array to Load Ratio (ALR): a ratio of the net […]
How often do controllers evaluate and determine the maximum power point?
May 2, 2022
During our April Controllers & Inverters Overview webinar, one of the attendees asked “How often do Morningstar MPPT controllers evaluate and determine the maximum power point on the IV curve […]
Best Battery Chemistry for Off-Grid Solar Applications
April 29, 2022
Deep cycle batteries designed to provide consistent power for long durations should be used in off-grid solar applications. as opposed to starter batteries like car batteries that are designed for […]
Tech Tip: Design Factors for Lead Acid Batteries
March 2, 2022
Primary Design Factors for Lead Acid Batteries By Steve Bell, Technical Support Specialist In a previous Tech Tip, the relationship between proper charging and the life/performance of lead-acid batteries was […]
Tech Tip: Operating Principles for Lead Acid Batteries
November 15, 2021
Basic Operation Principles for Lead Acid Batteries By Steve Bell, Technical Support Specialist Batteries are one of the most important and most poorly understood components in an off-grid system. Because […]
From Our Webinar: Off-Grid Solar in Hazardous Locations
October 14, 2021
Each month, we host a live webinar featuring the latest in charge controller and inverter technologies. Attendees have the opportunity to engage directly with our engineers to learn about the […]
Tech Tip: Avoid the Outer Limits
July 22, 2021
Operational stability and reliability of a solar power system is of paramount importance, especially for those located in remote areas. When equipment runs near minimum or maximum operational limits, system stability and reliability are compromised.
From Our Webinar: Protecting System Components in Your Off-Grid Application
June 23, 2021
Does Morningstar recommend deploying fuses or circuit breakers in off-grid systems, and if so how are these sized?