Solar Charge Controllers: Evaluation for Philippine Usage

• Author(s): Jonathan P. Villapaña ; Ricardo Lagarde ; Dr. Vinyl H. Oquiño
• Paper ID: 1704646
• Page: 358-363
• Published Date: 14-06-2023
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 6 Issue 12 June-2023

Abstract

The Philippines is a country with a high potential for renewable energy, particularly solar energy. However, the use of solar energy is still limited due to the high cost of solar panels and charge controllers. This study assesses the charging time of different charge controllers in the Philippines. The study found that the charging time of charge controllers varies depending on the type of charge controller, the solar panel, and the battery. The study also found that the charging time can be affected by the weather conditions. The study recommends that the use of charge controllers be considered when planning a solar energy system in the Philippines.

Keywords

Charge Controller, Renewable Energy, Charging Time, Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), Renewable Energy.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Jonathan P. Villapaña , Ricardo Lagarde , Dr. Vinyl H. Oquiño "Solar Charge Controllers: Evaluation for Philippine Usage" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 12 2023 Page 358-363

IEEE:
Jonathan P. Villapaña , Ricardo Lagarde , Dr. Vinyl H. Oquiño "Solar Charge Controllers: Evaluation for Philippine Usage" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 6(12)