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| If more power is needed (and there is physical space) additional PV can be added to match the charging output of an MPPT charger, often at a lower cost. [There are no prizes for fanciest or most expensive charge controller! | If more power is needed (and there is physical space) additional PV can be added to match the charging output of an MPPT charger, often at a lower cost. [There are no prizes for fanciest or most expensive charge controller! | ||
| MPPT controllers also tend to consume more power to run themselves than PWM models due to additional processing and electronic components. | MPPT controllers also tend to consume more power to run themselves than PWM models due to additional processing and electronic components. | ||
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| **MPPT may be a better fit** when: | **MPPT may be a better fit** when: | ||
| * battery banks are cycled deeply on a regular basis so more time is spent in Bulk | * battery banks are cycled deeply on a regular basis so more time is spent in Bulk | ||
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