CONTROLLER

This research project touches on the simulation, design and applications of a Solar Charge Controller to enhance the performance of a Photovoltaic system. Solar charge controllers are devices that helps regulate the flow of voltage and current from solar panels in order to prevent over-charging or over-discharging of the batteries acting as a regulator. They are essential to the management of the charge and discharge of batteries through the regulation of their currents and voltages in order to increase and improve the lifespan and efficiency of batteries. This study explores the design, simulation, implementation, test and evaluation of a solar charge controller including calculations for its voltage, current, power, capacitance and inductance. A detailed description of various components used to design the solar charge controller is also provided as well as the simulation and test results on the solar charge controller.