Overview
The Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/20 is a premium solar charge controller designed to extract maximum usable power from solar panels and charge your battery system efficiently. It is a strong choice for 4WD touring builds, caravans, camper trailers, marine systems and off-grid auxiliary battery setups where reliable solar charging matters.
Using Victron’s fast MPPT tracking technology, the controller constantly adjusts the solar input to find the most efficient voltage and current combination. This helps improve charging performance compared with basic PWM regulators, especially when sunlight changes throughout the day.
Why It Works Well in 4WD, Caravan and Off-Grid Systems
The built-in Bluetooth connection makes setup and monitoring simple through the VictronConnect app. From your phone, you can check solar output, battery voltage, charge status, history and controller settings without needing a separate display. This makes it easier to diagnose system performance and keep your battery setup healthy while travelling or camping.
Key Features
- Built-in Bluetooth for setup, live monitoring and history through the VictronConnect app
- Ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking to maximise solar harvest in changing light conditions
- Advanced Maximum Power Point Detection to improve yield when panels are partly shaded
- Intelligent multi-stage charging to help protect AGM, Gel, flooded lead-acid and lithium batteries
- VE.Direct port for wired communication with compatible Victron GX devices and accessories
- High efficiency design with natural cooling and no cooling fan
- Electronic protection against overheating, PV short circuit, PV reverse polarity and reverse current
- Load output with configurable low-voltage disconnect and Victron BatteryLife protection
Best Suited For
- 4WD touring and canopy solar systems
- Caravan and camper trailer solar charging
- Marine and boat battery systems
- Off-grid auxiliary battery charging
- Lithium, AGM, Gel and flooded battery setups
Installation Notes: Correct solar panel sizing, cable sizing, fuse protection and battery profile setup are important for safe and reliable performance. For best results, size the solar array using Victron’s MPPT calculator or datasheet recommendations and configure the charger profile to match the battery chemistry being used.
Specifications
| Brand | Victron Energy |
|---|---|
| Product Type | SmartSolar MPPT Solar Charge Controller |
| Model | 100/20 |
| SKU / MPN | SCC110020160R |
| UPC / EAN | 8719076043027 |
| Maximum PV Open Circuit Voltage | 100V |
| Rated Charge Current | 20A |
| Battery Voltage | 12V / 24V / 48V |
| Nominal PV Power | 12V: 290W, 24V: 580W, 48V: 1160W |
| Bluetooth | Built-in |
| Load Output | Yes |
| Communication Port | VE.Direct |
| Maximum Efficiency | Up to 98% |
| Battery Compatibility | Lithium, AGM, Gel and flooded lead-acid batteries |
| Cooling | Natural cooling / no fan |
| Warranty | 5 Year Victron manufacturer warranty |
| Shipping Weight | 0.86kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 210mm x 50mm x 150mm |









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