How to connect an AKT Solar panel to a battery via a charge controller


From http://www.aktsolar.co.uk – Explanation of how to wire a 12V solar panel to a battery via a charge controller / regulator for charging a battery to use …

24 thoughts on “How to connect an AKT Solar panel to a battery via a charge controller”

  1. Hey There! Thanks a lot for this useful video. By the way, I notice many people keep on talking about Xobotano Home Energy (do a search on google), but I’m not sure if it is good. Have you tried using this alternative? home energy called Xobotano Home Energy? I have heard many incredible things about it.

  2. 60A 48V ET6415N eTracer MPPT Solar Charge? Controller regulators—BeliSmart–Solar Charge Controllers

  4. Hi there, the best option is probably to use a 10A 24V charge controller with a 24V battery? bank (this could be 2 x 12V batteries wired in series to create a 24V battery). Then you would use a 24V inverter.

    Another option would be to use a 20A 12V MPPT controller that is rated to take the voltage output from your panel (probably around 35V). Then you could wire that to a 12V battery.

    Finally, car batteries will work but under normal use leisure batteries would have a significantly longer life.

  5. Hi please help me, I am installing a 170w solar panel on top of my shed. I’ve got the charge battery controller ( I am been told that this panel will produce energy on 24 volts), My question please is: 1,- Do I have to buy a 24 volts inverter? I want to charge batteries, 2.- Do I need to install two 12 volts batteries? 3.= Car batteries would? be Ok. thanking you very much mate.

  7. You mean blocking Diode? it’s only needed when you have? a hybrid system ,wind and solar.

  8. thanks for posting!! would in need a second charge controller if I had another power source such as wind or hydro? do they make charge controllers? with multiple power inputs?

  9. Hello. Thx 4 the reply. Many youtubers use a diode as far as i have seen so far. But i trust you. 8)
    Thx a? lot. Peace

  10. Hello there,
    No diodes are necessary as the controller has the necessary diodes in it. Actually, adding diodes could have a detrimental effect as there is generally a small voltage drop across a diode and this could interfere with the way the controller tests the charge? in the battery.
    Cheers!!!!

  12. This is really easy – just? attach the controller to the same +ve of one battery that you? use to lead to your appliances and the -ve of the other that you use as the -ve attachment for your appliances. The two batteries will then behave just as 1 12V battery and the controller will charge them accordingly.

  13. I have 2x 6volt batteries on my RV that are wired in series to make 12 volts.So how would you attach the wires to the batteries??

  15. Thanks for the video, helped not only by letting me know it’s ok to remove the MC4 connectors, but how to connect? to the battery

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  20. Hi there, I’m not sure if you’re correct in your 100A maximum current comment but if you are then you will need very thick wire. However, for normal 400W at 12V the maximum current would be 33A which is a more reasonable. In any case, the cable you use should be adequate to cover the maximum current that will flow through it and you should be able to get information on this when you purchase the cable.? I hope this helps, Jonathan

  21. Hi,
    The answer to your questions depends on where you are (as that affects how much sunlight you receive). In the meantime I can answer 2 of your questions: i) you need a 10A controller for up to 120W of panels at 12V or a 20A controller for up to 240W at 12V; and ii) Yes, you can link multiple 12V batteries together and keep the voltage at 12V. Just link + to + and – to – for all batteries.
    Please write to us at [email protected] for us to answer your? further questions.
    Cheers, Jonathan

  22. at last i have found this? video, i was struggling on how to connect an AKT solar panel to a battery..thanks for the guide.

  23. Hi? there, I am building a home portable power supply with a deep cycle battery, 400 w inverter, 7w/100 amp max. a volt meter installed on side of the battery box, a switch and a cigarrete lighter. My question is what AWG wires should I use for each connection, it is a little bit difficult to decide how to connect in a save manner, also I have a fuse holder in line from the socket to the positive terminal on the battery, any help, thanks.

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