To connect a solar charge controller with an inverter, you will need to first connect the solar panels to the charge controller, which regulates the power coming in. Then, connect the charge controller to the battery bank, allowing it to store power.
To connect a solar panel to a battery and inverter, you will need to follow a step-by-step process. First, choose a suitable solar panel and battery for your energy needs. Install the solar panel in a location with maximum sunlight exposure and properly orient it. Connect the charge controller to the battery to regulate voltage and current flow.
If you connect the solar panel to a charge controller first, it may not initialize correctly. After you've connected the charge controller to the battery, it is now safe to connect it to the panels. Out of the junction box of a panel come two cables, a positive and a negative.
For a parallel connection, you need a combiner box. You’ll have to separately string your panels’ positive and negative to the combiner box’s positive and negative, from where connections to the charge controller and inverter will also follow. The output wires on the battery section of the charge controller should lead to the batteries.
First, choose a suitable solar panel and battery for your energy needs. Install the solar panel in a location with maximum sunlight exposure and properly orient it. Connect the charge controller to the battery to regulate voltage and current flow. Then, connect the solar panel to the charge controller and ensure the correct sequence of connections.
Turn the charge controller on: it should be able to measure the charge of the battery. In the user manual of a charge controller, there should be a wiring diagram, which you can consult if in doubt. It’s advised to wire the controller to the battery first before connecting it to a solar array.