Technical Articles

In this article, we elaborate on a handful of features that are built-in to all Victron MPPT solar charge controllers, which significantly impact both solar performance and the long-term health of your battery.

In this article, we explain the difference between PWM and MPPT solar chargers and how Victron MPPT solar charge controllers act to maximize solar performance and extend the life of your battery bank.

What's the difference between a Victron SmartSolar and a BlueSolar charge controller? In this article, we'll discuss what makes each unique and why a Bluetooth-enabled solar controller offers more options for customization and remote monitoring.

We often ask ourselves: Why do people prefer to buy this or that Lithium-iron Phosphate battery? This article offers our perspective on the current lithium battery market and why we're so selective about the battery-inverter combinations we sell and support. 

Remote monitoring systems are all about efficiency and labor savings. In this article, we introduce Victron's GlobalLink 520 and its recent firmware update, enabling even more versatility and data capture via communication with up to 10 Bluetooth-enabled devices, including Ruuvi temperature and humidity sensors.

Victron engineers took everything they knew about building the best inverter/chargers and scaled that down to an excellent line of about 10 different battery chargers, each designed for specific applications and needs. As you look at the variant name for each product on our website, here's the naming convention you'll see used and what it means.

In this article, we cover our favorite features of Victron's Blue Smart IP65 Charger, answer common questions, and introduce accessories that make this product even more useful.

 

Can you use any battery in a Victron Energy power system? Technically, yes. But here are the off-grid battery brands we recommend and why. 

What are the factors to consider when shopping for a lithium battery. What do we recommend for a Victron system?