Renogy Rover 100A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
SVT Score, Upper
A 100 A MPPT controller for 12 V to 48 V banks taking up to 5,200 W of panels, with a paralleling cable for a second unit.
$702
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Usability
6.3 out of 10At 100 A of rated charge current it sits on the top rung, so it scores 10 on capacity.
Renogy rates its peak conversion efficiency at 98 percent, with 99 percent tracking efficiency, so it scores 8 on efficiency.
Its spec table gives a 150 V maximum solar input at 25 °C, falling to 140 V at -25 °C, on the 150–199 V rung, so it scores 7 on operating range.
It parallels with a second unit over the included cable, ships with a temperature sensor and has a user-defined lithium profile, but has no load output and takes Bluetooth only through an add-on module, so it scores 7 on features.
No certifier directory searched (Intertek, UL Product iQ, CSA, the CEC list, LabTest, TÜV SÜD, TÜV Rheinland and SGS) lists the RNG-CTRL-RVR100, and Renogy's page claims only FCC and CE marks, 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 and product page both list a 3-year material and workmanship warranty, so it scores 4 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.
Better on warranty & supportRenogy REGO 12V 60A MPPT Solar Charge ControllerRenogy's warranty document lists it at 5 years for materials. $469.99Scores 6.0100 amps, no load terminal
The RNG-CTRL-RVR100 is Renogy's Rover 100A MPPT solar charge controller for 12 V to 48 V battery banks fed by large cabin or home-backup arrays.
It suits a buyer with up to 5,200 W of panels on a 48 V bank who wants one controller doing the work of two smaller ones, and who will not need a DC load terminal or cold-weather strings near 150 V. $701.99 at renogy.com.
Strengths
- 100 A charge current200 A with two paralleled
- Up to 5,200 W of panels on a 48 V bank
- 98 percent peak conversion efficiency
- Temperature sensor and paralleling cable in the box
- RS232 and RS485 ports for BT-1 or BT-2
Drawbacks
- No DC load output
- Solar limit falls from 150 V at 25 °C to 140 V at -25 °C
- 2.7 to 2.9 W self-consumption
- Bluetooth only through a separately sold module
- 22 lb and 17.44 in tall
Specs
- CapacityNot applicable
- AC OutputNot applicable
- System Voltage12/24/48 V auto
- Panel PowerNot applicable
- Charge Current100 A or more
- Safety ListingNone verifiable
- Cell TypeNot applicable
- Low-Temp ChargingNot applicable
- Warranty3 Years
- MonitoringBluetooth add-on
- Weight22.0 lb
At a glance
- Four status LEDs
- 10 mm mounting holes
- Up to 4 AWG terminals
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 Rover 100A (RNG-CTRL-RVR100) is an MPPT solar charge controller rated 100 A of charge current for 12 V, 24 V, 36 V and 48 V batteries, auto-detecting the voltage for lead-acid types, with a 9 to 60 V battery range by its manual. It accepts 150 V of solar open-circuit voltage at 25 °C (140 V at -25 °C) and up to 1,300 W of panels at 12 V, 2,600 W at 24 V, 3,900 W at 36 V and 5,200 W at 48 V. Renogy rates it at 98 percent peak conversion efficiency and 99 percent tracking efficiency, with 2.7 to 2.9 W of self-consumption. Presets cover sealed, gel, flooded, lithium and a user profile. It has PV and battery terminals only, with no load output; an RS232 port takes the BT-1 Bluetooth module and an RS485 port the BT-2, and two units join over the included paralleling cable to act as one 200 A controller. It is rated IP32 and -35 to 45 °C, takes cable up to 4 AWG (25 mm²), measures 305 x 443 x 110 mm (12.00 x 17.44 x 4.35 in) and weighs 22 lb. The box holds the controller, a remote temperature sensor and a controller paralleling cable. Renogy lists it at $701.99 and in a bundle with a Renogy ONE Core and Bluetooth module, and its page shows automatic cart prices of $561.60 for the controller and $808.08 for the bundle.
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.
