{"product_id":"victron-smartsolar-mppt-100-20-bluetooth","title":"Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100\/20 — 20A Solar Charge Controller with Bluetooth (12V\/24V\/48V)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100\/20 is the smallest 48V-capable controller in the SmartSolar family\u003c\/strong\u003e — also works on 12V and 24V. 20A of charge current, 100V max PV input, built-in Bluetooth. The standout feature versus the other small MPPTs is the 48V battery support, which makes this the budget pick for small 48V off-grid or backup-power experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSolar array sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery bank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum solar array\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~290W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× 150W panels in series, or 1× 300W panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~580W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3× 200W panels, or 4× 150W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1160W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4× 300W residential panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum PV open-circuit voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e100V\u003c\/strong\u003e. Note: with a 48V battery, the controller needs at least ~60V from the panel array under load, so plan to wire two panels in series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 48V advantage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're building a 48V system, this is the most affordable Victron MPPT that supports it. For larger 48V arrays you'll want the SmartSolar 150\/35, 150\/45, or 150\/60. But for proof-of-concept builds, small 48V backup-power setups, or supplementary solar on a 48V telecom site, the 100\/20 is the cheapest way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the SmartSolar 100\/20\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on 12V, 24V, or 48V\u003c\/strong\u003e — auto-detects, or set manually via app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmallest 48V-capable MPPT\u003c\/strong\u003e — most affordable entry point for 48V systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Victron's algorithm responds in milliseconds to changing cloud conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in Bluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e — pair directly with VictronConnect on iPhone or Android.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98% conversion efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural convection cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVE.Direct port\u003c\/strong\u003e — connect to a Cerbo GX for VRM Portal integration, or chain with a SmartShunt \/ BMV-712.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-stage adaptive charging\u003c\/strong\u003e — bulk, absorption, float, equalization with Victron preset profiles for AGM, Gel, Flooded, LiFePO4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — reverse polarity, short-circuit, over-temperature, PV over-voltage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal battery voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V, 24V, or 48V (auto-detect)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated charge current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum PV open-circuit 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