A solar charge controller is a device found in a photovoltaic (PV) energy system that controls the amount of power that can be transmitted to an electric storage battery. By controlling the charge ...

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A few years ago, [Lukas Fässler] needed a solar charge controller and made his own, which he has been improving ever since. The design is now mature, and the High Efficiency MPPT Solar Charger is full ...

Sell your solar energy to the utility or store it in a battery for later use. The choice is yours with a hybrid solar setup. The independence of having a solar panel system is liberating. Imagine ...

Tesla has introduced a new feature that allows its customers to charge their EVs using excess solar energy generated by their Tesla solar systems. Called "Charge on Solar," the feature was introduced ...

It’s always a good idea to have a source of emergency power in case the lights go out. And if you camp, or spend time outdoors away from electrical outlets, a portable power source makes life a lot ...

Editor's note: An update made on January 18, 2023, on charger performance and availability three years after this story's original airing, follows the main story. When outlets are nowhere in sight, a ...

For higher-power needs, the optional Charger 2 DC Hub adds multiple outputs, including a 12-volt, 50-amp Anderson port, USB-A ...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At CES 2026, BLUETTI is showcasing a strategic shift in mobile power with the Charger ...

At CES 2026, BLUETTI launched Charger 2, the industry's first unified car and solar smart energy hub, designed to deliver ...