For off-grid homes and cabins that want a rugged, made-in-USA controller with network monitoring and the most current in the Classic line. Also handles wind and hydro.
Amazon $709 NAZ Solar Electric $680
For large 48 V off-grid homes with 10 kW or more of panels across several roof faces. One unit replaces two or three 250/100s, but check whether your inspector requires UL listing.
- 200 ACharge current
- 48 VBattery
- 450 V maxPV input
- 96%Efficiency
- 5 yearsWarranty
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- Handles about 11,500 W of charging on a 48 V bank from four independent trackers
- 450 V input lets one long string per tracker replace a combiner box and heavy cable
- Isolated PV input with isolation monitoring adds safety at high string voltages
- Built-in display, battery temperature sensor and BMS allow-to-charge input
- 48 V only, and only 96% efficient versus 98-99% for Victron’s smaller controllers
- No UL 1741 listing, which can block permitted grid-tied installs in the US
- Heavy (30 lb), fan cooled and expensive
The Victron SmartSolar MPPT RS family
Every Victron SmartSolar MPPT RS model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Charge current | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victron SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/100 | 100 A | 3.2/5 | $1,218.90 |
| Victron SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/200 (this one) | 200 A | 3.3/5 | $1,952.04 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | SCC145120512 |
|---|---|
| Charging | |
| Type | MPPT solar charge controller |
| Charge current | 200 A |
| Battery voltage | 48 V |
| Lithium profile | Yes |
| Custom profile | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Included |
| Peak efficiency | 96% |
| Standby draw | 15 mA |
| Inputs | |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 450 V |
| Max PV power (48 V) | 11,520 W |
| Monitoring and build | |
| Bluetooth | Built in |
| Display | Yes |
| Load output | No |
| Parallel units | Yes |
| Cooling | fan |
| Water resistance | IP21 |
| Dimensions | 487 x 434 x 146 mm |
| Weight | 30.2 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Released | 2020-11 |
Alternatives in this type
For solar-only off-grid systems that want MidNite’s proven 150 V Classic for less money and can live without Ethernet and arc-fault protection.
Amazon $645 NAZ Solar Electric $633.87For off-grid cabins and remote sites that want a proven 60 A controller with wired network monitoring. Overkill for most RVs and vans.
Amazon $698Compare
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