12V 10A Solar Charge Controller with Dusk to Dawn Function for Street Lights

12 V 10 A Solar Charge Controller with Dusk-to-Dawn Function (Assembled)

This assembled board is designed for solar battery charging and automatic load control based on ambient light conditions.

Solar Input:

• Supported solar panel power: 10 W to 100 W
• Open circuit voltage (Voc): 17 V to 24 V DC
• Maximum input current: up to 10 A

Charging Configuration:

• Linear charging using op-amp controlled P-channel MOSFET
• Low dropout operation: approximately 0.7 V
• Charging voltage adjustable based on battery type and configuration

Battery Compatibility:

• Supports 1 Ah to 60 Ah batteries
• Compatible with Lead Acid and Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries
• Can be configured for Ni-Cd and Lithium batteries with appropriate settings

Load Control (Dusk-to-Dawn):

• LDR-based automatic switching of load
• Uses N-channel MOSFET for load control
• Supports 12 V LED loads up to approximately 50 W

Construction:

• Fully assembled board
• Uses through-hole components

Configuration:

• Ready to use with solar panel, battery, and load connections
• Performance depends on proper installation and configuration

Intended Use:

• Solar street lighting systems with automatic dusk-to-dawn operation
• Battery charging for small solar installations
• DIY solar lighting and off-grid power systems