What Size Controller Do I Need?

A solar charge controller, also known as a charge regulator, plays a crucial role in managing the charging and discharging of your battery bank. Its primary function is to prevent overcharging and over-discharging of your batteries, which can significantly extend battery lifespan and ensure a reliable power supply in your off-grid system.

Choosing the right size solar charge controller is a critical step in designing an efficient and reliable off-grid solar power system. The size of your controller depends on many factors. Click here to learn more.

Nine years ago, Joe Marcellino began his journey at Morningstar as a tech support specialist, igniting his passion for the renewable energy industry and customer service. Several years later, Joe returned to school to earn a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Since transitioning to a test engineer role three years ago, Joe has relished the opportunity to detect and resolve issues proactively, ensuring our customers receive top-notch products and support.

Before joining Morningstar, Joe served as a business development manager, where he oversaw new acquisition onboarding and provided dedicated customer support to existing clients. Away from the office, Joe enjoys cooking and outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and hiking.

The Account Manager – Industrial Sales (B2B) – Remote will be responsible for managing and growing existing accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with clients in the industrial sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in industrial sales and B2B environments, with the ability to understand customer needs and provide tailored solutions.

To learn more about this opening, please visit our website’s careers page here.
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Morningstar Controllers On Board Help Stricken Communities

Utilizing a SunSaver controller, PowerPanel’s innovative Gen₂O systems are changing the way disaster teams respond to crises, enabling populations at risk to access clean and hot water along with electricity even under the harshest, most challenging conditions.

“We originally tried another brand of charge controller. After a month of use in our application, the case actually changed color and they quit working,” says Garth Schultz, PowerPanel founder and president. “So we switched to the Morningstar SunSaver after seeing that it was rated for oil & gas use, and figured it had to be good. It was, and we’ve never had a charge controller failure since. I even have one powering my own chicken coop at home!”

Please read the full case study here.

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We just returned from the RSSI+REMSA exhibition in Louisville, KY. Morningstar’s Brad Berwald presented “Solar Power System Management for Rail Applications” to attendees and provided booth support.

Morningstar has a “track” record in the rail industry for providing solutions for lighting and signaling in remote areas that are difficult and costly to connect to the grid. For more information, please visit our website here.

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Altenergymag.com recently posted a Morningstar case study about a pilot program currently underway at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Our SunSaver MPPT is part of a solar-powered IoT Gateway system for flood monitoring networks, designed by Voltaic Systems.  Read the full article on this project and learn why Morningstar controllers were selected.

During the month of July, Morningstar will be presenting its monthly Solar Controllers and Inverters NABCEP certified webinar. ​​​​​​The presentation is conducted each month to introduce individuals to Morningstar and off-grid solar. It is designed for experienced professionals who are looking for a refresher, or to have their pressing questions answered by one of our engineers. Join us on Thursday, July 18th at 9am and 2pm EST. Click on your preferred time to register.