Charge Controllers

Morningstar SHS

£ 25.65GBP · price may vary

Model: SHS-6
Specifications: 5

System Battery Voltage12V
ConnectionScrew terminals
Weight (kg)0.18
Warranty2
IP RatingIP22

Overview

These low-cost controllers are ideal for small lighting systems. High reliability with built in electronic fuses. Circuit boards are coated for protection against humidity & insects. LED's indicate battery level and system status. 12V. Ideal for rural electrification systems with one to three solar panels. This controller meets World Bank specifications and provides many features and benefits. The SHS Night Light (NL) version has automatic lighting control. 2 year warranty

Specifications

System Battery Voltage	12V
Connection	Screw terminals
Weight (kg)	0.18
Warranty	2
IP Rating	IP22

Reading the specifications

Morningstar SHS is listed with 5 published specifications from Morningstar, including system battery voltage of 12V, connection of Screw terminals, weight (kg) of 0.18 and warranty of 2. 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 supported battery voltages (12/24/36/48 V) and chemistries, 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. 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.

What to check before ordering

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 SHS is listed at £ 26 (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 SHS — frequently asked questions

How much does Morningstar SHS cost?

Morningstar SHS is listed at £ 26 (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 SHS?

We hold 5 published specifications for this charge controller, including system battery voltage 12V, connection Screw terminals, weight (kg) 0.18, warranty 2 and IP rating IP22. The full table is on this page, listed under model SHS-6.

Who makes Morningstar SHS?

Morningstar SHS is a Morningstar product, listed under charge controllers with model reference SHS-6. The Morningstar brand page lists the rest of its range so you can compare across the catalogue.

Is Morningstar SHS right for my system?

That depends on what it has to connect to. For a charge controller, check whether it offers a load output, temperature compensation and remote monitoring, type: MPPT or PWM and rated charge current in amps, which must exceed the array's short-circuit current with margin against the rest of your equipment before price enters the decision. 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.

Where can I buy Morningstar SHS?

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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