{"product_id":"victron-energy-bluesolar-pwm-light-charge-controller-12v-24v-20a","title":"Victron Energy BlueSolar PWM Light Charge Controller (12V \/ 24V \/ 20A)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Victron BlueSolar PWM-Light 12\/24V 20A is a compact and reliable PWM solar charge controller designed for small to medium-sized off-grid solar systems. Suitable for campervans, motorhomes, caravans, boats, remote lighting installations, and standalone solar applications, it automatically manages battery charging while protecting batteries from overcharging and excessive discharge. It supports both 12V and 24V battery systems with automatic voltage detection. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller uses a proven three-stage charging process (Bulk, Absorption, and Float) to maximise battery performance and lifespan. A built-in load output allows direct connection of DC loads and includes low-voltage disconnect protection to prevent harmful battery depletion. It also features a programmable lighting control mode with timer functions, making it particularly suitable for solar-powered lighting systems. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20A PWM solar charge controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic 12V \/ 24V battery detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-stage battery charging:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in load output with low-voltage disconnect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting control function with timer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-digit display for setup and configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverload and short-circuit protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse polarity protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow self-consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and lightweight design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for AGM, Gel and Flooded Lead-Acid batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for lighting and small solar systems \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVictron Energy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlueSolar PWM-Light 12\/24V-20A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSCC010020020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCC010020020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V \/ 24V Auto Detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Charge Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Solar Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28V (12V System) \/ 55V (24V System)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharging Algorithm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulk \/ Absorption \/ Float\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbsorption Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.2V \/ 28.4V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloat Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.8V \/ 27.6V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow Voltage Disconnect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.2V \/ 22.4V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Reconnect Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.6V \/ 25.2V (Manual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;10mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20°C to +50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 133 × 33.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.15kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery Protection Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThree-Stage Charging\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller automatically progresses through Bulk, Absorption, and Float charging stages to ensure batteries are fully charged while preventing overcharging. Unlike the PWM-Pro series, these charging voltages are fixed and not user-programmable. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLow Voltage Load Disconnect\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated load output disconnects connected DC appliances when battery voltage falls below a safe threshold, helping to prevent damaging deep discharge. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLighting Control Function\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated lighting mode allows automatic operation of connected loads based on sunset and sunrise detection, with configurable timer settings for solar lighting applications. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtection Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse battery polarity protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse solar polarity protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver-temperature protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput short-circuit protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic overload protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic load shutdown during overload conditions \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Solar Panel Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical panel sizes for a 12V battery system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSystem Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eRecommended Solar Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to approximately 240W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to approximately 480W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePWM controllers work best when the solar panel voltage closely matches the battery voltage. For larger systems or higher efficiency, a Victron SmartSolar MPPT controller is recommended. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCampervans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorhomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaravans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolar lighting systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote monitoring stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall off-grid solar systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery maintenance installations \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the BlueSolar PWM-Light 20A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Victron BlueSolar PWM-Light 20A is a cost-effective and dependable solar charge controller for smaller off-grid systems. With automatic 12V\/24V operation, integrated battery protection, programmable lighting control, and Victron's renowned reliability, it provides a simple solution for solar charging where MPPT functionality is not required. It is particularly well suited to lighting applications, campervan electrical systems, and basic solar battery charging installations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53221091410186,"sku":"VC-CC010020020","price":27.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/2615\/9626\/files\/image_60c9d9e7-655c-4cf5-8dd8-277a3d6df03b.png?v=1781994940","url":"https:\/\/trekkashop.com\/products\/victron-energy-bluesolar-pwm-light-charge-controller-12v-24v-20a","provider":"Trekkashop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}