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.rpv2-inv-cap{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-best-for\"\u003eSOLAR · MPPT CONTROLLER · 45A · COLD WEATHER\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size:28px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 10px;color:#333333;\"\u003eVictron SmartSolar MPPT 150\/45 Solar Charge Controller\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rpv2-chip\"\u003e✓ Bluetooth Built-in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rpv2-chip\"\u003e✓ MPPT Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rpv2-chip\"\u003e✓ 150V Max PV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rpv2-chip\"\u003e✓ 45A Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rpv2-chip\"\u003e✓ Cold Weather Rated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-subtitle\"\u003eHigh-voltage MPPT controller for series panels and cold conditions — 150V max PV, 45A output\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-hero\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eManages high-voltage series solar arrays safely whilst delivering rapid 45A charging to your leisure battery bank. A generous 150V input threshold provides critical voltage headroom for series-connected panels, preventing sub-zero winter voltage spikes from damaging your system. Integrated Bluetooth enables precise wireless monitoring and customisable charging stages directly from your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rpv2-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150V max PV voltage — cold weather series panel ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45A output — handles large arrays (up to ~650W at 12V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Bluetooth — VictronConnect app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPPT — up to 30% more power than PWM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries panel support — 4x 190W in series = 94V (safely under 150V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold weather protection — VOC at -10°C still within range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚡ Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-feature-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rpv2-num\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003eCold Weather Champion\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt -10°C, panel VOC increases ~0.3%\/°C below 25°C STC. 4x 190W in series = 94V STC, but ~104V at -10°C. The 150V limit handles this safely. A 100V controller would trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-feature-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rpv2-num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003eSeries Panel Support\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher PV voltage means thinner cables and lower losses on long runs from roof to controller. Series connections are more efficient for larger arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-feature-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rpv2-num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003eVictron Tolerates Overcurrent\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictron controllers tolerate 30% overcurrent before damage, so 45A handles 58.5A max — covers 4x 190W (48.2A needed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-feature-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rpv2-num\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003eBatteryLife Algorithm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntelligent maintenance prevents the chronic undercharging that kills batteries in solar systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📊 Variants Compared\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eController\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax PV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e12V Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTROLLERS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaders: Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax PV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75\/15: 75V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100\/30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100\/50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-4 panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150\/45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries + cold weather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔧 Tech Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-specs-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-specs-label\"\u003eShared\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rpv2-specs-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel \u003cb\u003e: SmartSolar MPPT 150\/45\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Charge Current \u003cb\u003e: 45A\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax PV Voltage \u003cb\u003e: 150V\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax PV Power (12V) \u003cb\u003e: 650W\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax PV Power (24V) \u003cb\u003e: 1300W\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth \u003cb\u003e: Yes — built in\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem Voltage \u003cb\u003e: 12V\/24V\/48V auto-select\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEfficiency \u003cb\u003e: 98%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions \u003cb\u003e: 46 x 152 x 32 mm\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight \u003cb\u003e: 0.18 kg\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty \u003cb\u003e: 5 years\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔌 You Might Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-alsoneed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-alsoneed-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolar Panels\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4x 190W in series recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-alsoneed-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolar Cable Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 30A+ systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rpv2-alsoneed-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAppliance cards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhat this inverter can\/can't run (with wattage and notes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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