Quick guide to the Victron Energy units for off-grid and grid connected projects
BlueSolar MPPT charger
The BlueSolar charge controller takes power from your panels and uses this to charge a battery bank.
The BlueSolar is efficient and safe - it features an ultra-fast MPPT and over temperature protection. It automatically detects the battery voltage.
In the model number (for example MPPT 100/50) the first number is the maximum open circuit PV voltage, the second number is the maximum charge current.
Try the easy sizing tool you can download here
Phoenix inverter
The Phoenix inverter takes DC power from your battery bank and converts it to AC power to run your appliances. It is available with UK, Shuko and IEC plugs sockets.
The Phoenix inverter is a pure sine wave inverter with high peak power, this makes it suitable for demanding projects.
You can combine up to 6 x Phonix inverters in parallel for more power.
Click here to download the datasheet
MultiPlus inverter/charger
The MultiPlus inverter/charger allows you to run larger off-grid systems. The AC appliances and a PV system are connected to the AC output, a back-up diesel generator is connected to the AC input. The MultiPlus has a DC connection where the battery bank is connected.
The MultiPlus will use surplus power from the PV system to charge the battery, and draws on the battery to help power your appliances. It can also fire up the back-up generator when you need more power.
The MultiPlus creates a virtual grid on the AC output where you can connect a grid-tie PV inverter. PV inverters with frequency shifting give you more design flexibility - there are good options available from SMA and Fronius.
Take a look at our MultiPlus units
Quattro inverter/charger
The Quattro inverter/charger is similar to the MultiPlus but with an additional AC input. This allow you to combine both a back-up diesel generator and a grid connection for more power.
The Quattro is ideal where you sometimes have a grid connection but you also need back-up power.
View the datasheet for the Quattro units
ECOmulti - Retrofit AC energy storage unit
The ECOmulti is a retrofit AC energy storage unit designed for grid-connected systems. It is suitable for PV systems up to 3kWp and features a built-in 2.3kWh Li-ion battery.
The ECOmulti has a built-in Color Control display which you can connect online for free monitoring.
View a quick guide for installing the ECOmulti here
Victron AGM battery
We stock the Victron 220Ah / 12V AGM lead-acid batteries. They feature a cycle life of 500 cycles at 50% depth of discharge.
Datasheet for the AGM battery
Victron LiFePO4 battery
Li-ion batteries offer a much longer cycle life compared with lead-acid batteries, they can also be discharged more quickly.
Victron Energy produce the LiFePO4 type of Li-ion batteries which deliver high performance.
BMV battery monitor
We recommend you install a BMV battery monitor to safe guard your investment. The BMV allows you to easily keep an eye on your battery voltage and state of charge.
It is quick and easy to set up
Color Control GX monitor
The Color Control GX monitor has a display used to provide detailed information about your system.
The Color Control GX can be connected online allowing you to monitor your system via the VRM portal.
View a demo of the VRM monitoring portal
To discuss any of the Victron Energy products please give us a call on 01404 891 693. We can provide a full quote for your system, and help you with the design and planning.