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Renogy Wanderer 30A PWM

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Cheapest viable controller for small 12V single-panel kits where MPPT cost isn't justified.

$40 · Renogy.com retail listing
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TypePWM
Rated charge current30 A
Max PV input voltage50 V
System voltages12 / 24 V
Max PV array400W @12V · 800W @24V

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Notes

PWM, panel Vmp must be near system voltage (use a ~18V-Vmp "12V" panel); no series strings of high-Voc panels.

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