[RE-wrenches] Genasun

[Ray Walters]

HI All;

Anyone heard of or tried these controllers:
https://genasun.com/products-store/mppt-solar-charge-controllers/golf-cart-solar-charge-boost-controllers/

They seem like a great idea: use a single 60 cell module to charge a 36v 
or 48v golfcart battery pack.  The good old 60 cell (39" x 65") is a 
good fit for a golf cart roof, without becoming a head banger. 
Unfortunately the Genasun seems to be obsolete before even getting any 
where; it is limited to 8 amps of input current which is less than 250 
watts for a typical 60 cell module.  (I can't even find any modules that 
low a power now)  We called the manu, and their support said we could 
only push the controller to maybe 8.2 amps.....I've tried other layouts 
with 12 v modules, and it either doesn't fit or negates any benefits 
from this controller.

As always, thanks in advance for your input.

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R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760