Renogy REGO 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
SVT Score, Mid
A 30 A MPPT controller for 12 V to 48 V banks with a 150 V solar input, built-in Bluetooth and RV-C, in an IP43 case.
$431
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Usability
5.5 out of 10At 30 A of rated charge current it sits on the typical rung for an MPPT controller, so it scores 5 on capacity.
Better on capacityRenogy Rover 100A MPPT Solar Charge ControllerAt 100 A of rated charge current it sits on the top rung. $701.99Scores 10.0Renogy's spec sheet rates charge conversion above 97 percent, so it scores 6 on efficiency.
Its maximum PV open-circuit voltage is 150 V, so it scores 7 on operating range.
It has Bluetooth and RV-C built in, two-unit parallel operation by the manual, a user battery mode and an included battery temperature sensor but no load output, so it scores 9 on features.
Renogy's page claims UL 1741 certification, but no certifier directory searched (Intertek, UL Product iQ, CSA, the CEC list, LabTest, TÜV SÜD, TÜV Rheinland and SGS) lists the RCC30REGO, and CSA's Renogy file 302738 names only the REGO 60A, so it scores 2 on verification.
Better on verificationRenogy REGO 12V 60A MPPT Solar Charge ControllerCSA's directory (file 302738) lists the RCC60REGO to UL 1741. $469.99Scores 8.0Renogy's warranty document lists it at 5 years for materials and workmanship, matching the product page, so it scores 6 on warranty and support.
Renogy sets warranty terms by model, for the original buyer only, and takes unused renogy.com orders back within 30 days, lithium batteries within 7.
$430.99 at renogy.com.
150 V input, RV-C built in
The RCC30REGO is Renogy's REGO 30 A MPPT solar charge controller for 12 V, 24 V, 36 V and 48 V battery banks in RVs, vans and cabins, with a 150 V solar input.
It suits a buyer with a 24 V or 48 V bank or a high-voltage series string who wants app and RV-C monitoring from one 30 A controller, and who will not need more than 440 W of solar on a 12 V bank or a load output.
Strengths
- 150 V PV inputup to 1,700 W on a 48 V bank
- Bluetooth and RV-C built in
- Battery temperature sensor included
- Two units run in parallelby the manual
- Rated to operate from -31 °F to 149 °F
Drawbacks
- IP43 enclosure
- No load output terminals
- Charge power capped at 440 W on a 12 V bank
- Automatic voltage detection works on non-lithium batteries only
- Its UL 1741 claim is in no certifier directory searched
Specs
- CapacityNot applicable
- AC OutputNot applicable
- System Voltage12/24/48 V auto
- Panel PowerNot applicable
- Charge Current30-39 A
- Safety ListingClaimed only
- Cell TypeNot applicable
- Low-Temp ChargingNot applicable
- Warranty5 Years
- MonitoringBluetooth built in
- Weight6.0 lb
At a glance
- Amphenol and IP67 connectors
- RS485 and Renogy CAN ports
- 9.84 x 7.40 x 3.17 in
- Logs a full year of data
Renogy is the brand of RNG International, Inc., of Ontario, California, which Dr. Yi Li founded in 2010.
It sells direct from renogy.com and its Amazon and eBay brand stores, and through Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Camping World and Walmart's marketplace.
The Renogy REGO 30A (RCC30REGO) is an MPPT solar charge controller rated 30 A for 12 V, 24 V, 36 V and 48 V batteries over an 8 to 64 V operating range, detecting system voltage automatically on non-lithium batteries. It accepts up to 150 V open-circuit and 25 A from the array, and up to 440 W at 12 V, 880 W at 24 V, 1,314 W at 36 V and 1,700 W at 48 V. Renogy rates MPPT tracking above 99 percent on the spec sheet (99.99 percent in the page description, above 99.9 percent in the manual) and charge conversion above 97 percent, with standby draw under 0.57 W at 12 V. Battery modes are AGM, gel, sealed, flooded, lithium and a user mode. Bluetooth and RV-C are built in, with RS485 and Renogy CAN ports, over-the-air firmware updates and a real-time clock that logs a full year of data; the manual allows two units in parallel. The solar input uses Amphenol and IP67 connectors, the enclosure is rated IP43, and it is rated to operate from -31 °F to 149 °F (-35 °C to 65 °C), with output reduced above 113 °F (45 °C). It measures 9.84 x 7.40 x 3.17 in (250 x 188 x 80 mm) and weighs 5.95 lb by the product page. The box holds the controller, a battery temperature sensor, four mounting screws and a quick guide. Renogy's warranty document lists it at 5 years for materials and workmanship, and Renogy sells it singly.
Questions answered from our data
Is Renogy good?We list 58 Renogy products and score 58 of them. Their overall scores run from 3.7 to 6.6, with a median of 5.4, against a median of 5.4 for all 58 products we score.
How much does an MPPT charge controller cost?The 8 MPPT charge controllers we list run from $90 to $702, with a median of $325.
Are MPPT charge controllers UL listed?Two of the 8 MPPT charge controllers we list carry a UL 1741-type listing we could look up by model.
Which MPPT charge controllers have Bluetooth?Eight of the 8 MPPT charge controllers we list offer Bluetooth monitoring, built in or as the maker's add-on.
