Charge Controllers

Morningstar EcoPulse™

£ 58.05GBP · price may vary

Model: EC-10
Specifications: 6

System Battery Voltage12V, 24V
Max VOC60V
ConnectionScrew terminals
Weight (kg)0.4
Warranty2
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Overview

Morningstar's EcoPulse™ is a pulse width modulation (PWM) solar charge controller within the Morningstar Essential Series™ which provides essential off-grid battery regulation functions for solar PV systems. Metered and non-metered versions are available at 10, 20, and 30 amp charge ratings for 12 and 24 volt battery systems. Metered version shows displays including: Today's battery voltage - Min and max battery voltages recorded Today's charge time - time spent in absorb, float and equalise charging Today's energy - Ah to the battery and Ah to the load Battery state of charge (SoC) icon with % Solar Amps, Load Amps, Battery temperature Battery voltage, Battery Amps, Charge state e.g. Absorb See meter map for more detail Features Metered and non-metered versions available Four stage battery charging Dusk 'til dawn lighting control Load control Electronic and environmental protections Programmable battery type via DIP switches Further custom settings available on metered versions (see meter map ) 2 year warranty

Specifications

System Battery Voltage	12V, 24V
Max VOC	60V
Connection	Screw terminals
Weight (kg)	0.4
Warranty	2
IP Rating	IP20

How to read this datasheet

Morningstar EcoPulse™ is listed with 6 published specifications from Morningstar, including system battery voltage of 12V, 24V, max VOC of 60V, connection of Screw terminals and weight (kg) of 0.4. Those figures are what decide whether this unit fits your system, so read them against the equipment it will connect to before comparing price.

For a charge controller, the figures that matter most are maximum PV open-circuit voltage, the hard limit that must survive cold-morning Voc rise, supported battery voltages (12/24/36/48 V) and chemistries, conversion efficiency, typically 96–99% for a good MPPT unit and whether it offers a load output, temperature compensation and remote monitoring. In any system with a battery and a separate array, the controller is what protects the most expensive component and determines how much of the array's output actually reaches storage.

Choosing a charge controller: the checks that matter

The checks below apply to any charge controller. Run them against the specification table above — most disappointing solar purchases are compatible-on-paper units that fail one of these in practice.

Prefer a unit with temperature compensation or a battery temperature sensor if the bank lives somewhere that gets hot or cold.
Choose MPPT over PWM for anything beyond a very small array. An MPPT controller harvests roughly 20–30% more energy because it converts excess panel voltage into charge current instead of throwing it away.
Size the current rating from array watts divided by battery voltage, then add at least 25% margin for cold, bright conditions where panels exceed their rated output.
Check the maximum PV input voltage against the array's Voc at your coldest expected temperature, not at 25 °C — Voc rises as temperature falls, and exceeding the limit destroys the controller instantly.

What people get wrong

Sizing on rated array watts alone and ignoring the voltage ceiling, which is the most common way controllers are killed.
Using a PWM controller with a high-voltage grid-tie panel — the voltage mismatch wastes a large share of the panel's output.
Running the load output beyond its rating instead of wiring heavy loads directly to the battery through a fuse.

Price and availability

Morningstar EcoPulse™ is listed at £ 58 (GBP). Solar pricing moves with supply, import duties and exchange rates, and distributors set their own margins, so treat this as a comparison reference and confirm the current figure before you order.

SolarBazaar compares equipment rather than selling it. Shortlist here on specification and price, then buy from an authorised distributor or installer in your country: warranty cover on solar hardware is normally honoured through the channel you bought from, so confirm who supports Morningstar locally before ordering.

Morningstar EcoPulse™ — frequently asked questions

How much does Morningstar EcoPulse™ cost?

Morningstar EcoPulse™ is listed at £ 58 (GBP). The figure is indicative — solar prices move with supply, duties and exchange rates, and each distributor sets its own margin — so confirm the current price with a supplier before ordering.

What are the specifications of Morningstar EcoPulse™?

We hold 6 published specifications for this charge controller, including system battery voltage 12V, 24V, max VOC 60V, connection Screw terminals, weight (kg) 0.4 and warranty 2. The full table is on this page, listed under model EC-10.

Who makes Morningstar EcoPulse™?

Morningstar EcoPulse™ is a Morningstar product, listed under charge controllers with model reference EC-10. The Morningstar brand page lists the rest of its range so you can compare across the catalogue.

Is Morningstar EcoPulse™ right for my system?

That depends on what it has to connect to. For a charge controller, check conversion efficiency, typically 96–99% for a good MPPT unit, whether it offers a load output, temperature compensation and remote monitoring and type: MPPT or PWM against the rest of your equipment before price enters the decision. Choose MPPT over PWM for anything beyond a very small array. An MPPT controller harvests roughly 20–30% more energy because it converts excess panel voltage into charge current instead of throwing it away.

Where can I buy Morningstar EcoPulse™?

SolarBazaar lists and compares equipment rather than selling it. Use the specifications and price here to shortlist, then buy through an authorised distributor or installer — buying in-channel is what keeps the manufacturer's warranty valid.

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