APPENDIX C RECOMMENDED WIRE GAUGE
600W Digital MPPT Charge Controller
An MPPT, or maximum power point tracker is an electronic AC to DC
converter that optimizes the match between the turbine and the battery
bank, DC motor, or DC pump. (These are usually called power trackers
or MPPT’s for short. The power output of a wind turbine varies almost
directly with the amount of wind - but the voltage and current do not. The
current drops off much faster than the voltage. Under low wind conditions
the panel or turbine may be putting out higher volts, but the amperage
will be lower than the unit's rating.
What does a Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) do?
An MPPT controller looks at the output of your wind generator and
compares it against the battery voltage. It then uses an algorithm to
calculate the absolute best power that the wind turbine can put out. The
MPPT controller then converts its findings to the best possible voltage
to allow for maximum AMPS running into the battery bank. Most MPPT
controllers are at 92-97% efficient however the controller is 97-99%
efficient in the conversion. Here is where the optimization or maximum
power point tracking comes in.
Overview
The Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controller enables the
wind turbine to achieve its highest possible performance by periodically
tracking the Maximum Power Point of the turbine. The MPPT can be
used with battery systems from 12V or 24V DC. The MPPT set points are
fully adjustable to allow use with virtually any battery type, chemistry, and
charging profile. This user guide will demonstrate the basic operation and
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