Do you know the reason why solar controller prices vary?

2022-04-27

You can see various types of solar controllers in the market. If you are price sensitive, you will find that the prices of controllers with the same specifications vary greatly. Today, let's analyze the reasons that affect the price of solar controllers:

1. The function of the solar controller is different and the price is different. For example, the home system controller has LED display controller working status, and LCD digital display solar energy system working status. Relatively speaking, the controller with LCD display is more expensive than the controller with LED display, and the cost is different.

2. The maximum charging and discharging current of the solar controller is different, and the price is different. For example, the price of a 10A controller and a 60A controller is very different. The 60A controller bears a large current, so when designing, the number of MOS tubes should be increased, and the radiator should be enlarged to withstand a larger current.

3. The charging method of the solar controller is different, and the price is also different. At present, the controllers on the market mainly include switching charging methods, PWM charging methods, and MPPT charging methods. The switching controller is cheaper than the PWM solar controller, and the MPPT maximum power tracking solar controller is much more expensive than the PWM charging solar controller.

 4. The choice of components is also related. Some manufacturers choose electrical components with poor precision, the price will be cheaper, but the service life will be short.