Charge Controllers
Charge Controllers
BrandVictron Energy
Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller MPPT 100/30 & 100/50
£ 96.1GBP · price may vary
BrandVictron Energy- Model
- VSS-MPPT100/30
- Specifications
- 13
- System Battery Voltage12V, 24V
- Max VOC100V
- MPPT Trackers1
- ConnectivityBluetooth, VE.Direct
- ConnectionScrew terminals
- View all 13 specifications ↓
Overview
These Victron SmartSolar Charge Controllers support a PV input with a maximum open circuit voltage of 100V and have a maximum output of up to 50A. They work with and will automatically recognise 12V and 24V battery systems. Internal Bluetooth for wireless communication with smartphones or tablets. Ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for maximum energy harvest. Advanced Maximum Power Point Detection in case of partial shading conditions VE.Direct communication port Up to 98% efficient 8 preprogrammed algorithms selectable with a rotary switch Electronic protection: Battery reverse polarity (fuse, not user accessible) PV reverse polarity / Output short circuit / Over temperature Internal temperature sensor, compensates absorption and float charge voltages 16 mm² screw terminals 5 years warranty
Specifications
| System Battery Voltage | 12V, 24V |
|---|---|
| Max VOC | 100V |
| MPPT Trackers | 1 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, VE.Direct |
| Connection | Screw terminals |
| Height | 130 |
| Width | 186 |
| Depth | 70 |
| Weight (kg) | 1.3 |
| Warranty | 5 |
| IP Rating | IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area) |
| On Grid / Off Grid | Off Grid |
| Lithium Compatibility | Yes* |
How to read this datasheet
Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 is listed with 13 published specifications from Victron Energy, including system battery voltage of 12V, 24V, max VOC of 100V, MPPT trackers of 1 and connectivity of Bluetooth, VE.Direct. 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.
Before you buy a charge controller
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.
- 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.
- Confirm the controller supports your battery chemistry with the right charge profile. Lithium, AGM, gel and flooded batteries need different absorption and float voltages.
- Prefer a unit with temperature compensation or a battery temperature sensor if the bank lives somewhere that gets hot or cold.
Common mistakes
- 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
Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 is listed at £ 96 (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 Victron Energy locally before ordering.
Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 — frequently asked questions
How much does Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 cost?
Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 is listed at £ 96 (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 Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller MPPT 100/30 & 100/50?
We hold 13 published specifications for this charge controller, including system battery voltage 12V, 24V, max VOC 100V, MPPT trackers 1, connectivity Bluetooth, VE.Direct and connection Screw terminals. The full table is on this page, listed under model VSS-MPPT100/30.
Who makes Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller MPPT 100/30 & 100/50?
Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 is a Victron Energy product, listed under charge controllers with model reference VSS-MPPT100/30. The Victron Energy brand page lists the rest of its range so you can compare across the catalogue.
Is Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 right for my system?
That depends on what it has to connect to. For a charge controller, check 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 and conversion efficiency, typically 96–99% for a good MPPT unit against the rest of your equipment before price enters the decision. Confirm the controller supports your battery chemistry with the right charge profile. Lithium, AGM, gel and flooded batteries need different absorption and float voltages.
Where can I buy Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller MPPT 100/30 & 100/50?
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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