Q&A: Can you charge a 12 volt battery directly from a 24 volt solar array?

In this video, I answer the question of charging a 12 volt from a 24 volt solar array. Using a practical example from my solar shed, I share my experience with you. I hope this helps.

[@micjakes1]

Thank you, i plan on charging a 24 volt battery bank with 3 12volt panels. For 36 volts from the panels to charge my 24volt battery bank. Thanks again.

[@Keepingittocool]

Warm and sunny

[@DIYOneForAll]

Yep, my kind of place.

[@Keepingittocool]

Yes I am still in Florida my brother hanging out in the warm weather

[@DIYOneForAll]

That's a place that I really love, my brother - Florida.

[@maximaleffort]

Sweet. thx!

[@yanoren]

yes

[@Keepingittocool]

That’s why they call it the sunshine state

[@redwood1957]

With 24 volt solar panels does it charge the battery twice as fast. Any advantages and disadvantages?
Thank you

[@VisyVisyTV]

Still waiting on the video 'how to install solar units for your house.'

[@DIYOneForAll]

Excellent reminder, sister. I will definitely work on that one soon. You have a great week.

[@roseymalino9855]

Why does it have to be a 'solar' charge controller?

[@RahulSharma-cu6ds]

we need solar charging controller input 24v and output 12v how to get?

[@RahulSharma-cu6ds]

in local market I can’t find!

[@jaymoon8559]

@@RahulSharma-cu6ds Try where they sell bus accessories .Busses normally work on 24 volt and have stepdown to 12 volts

[@joaovieira3869]

I have the mppt x80 solar charge controller is automatic detecting 12 or 24v

[@patm5165]

24 or 12v charge controller?

[@joaovieira3869]

Solar charge controller that alows that. Not any type

[@Keepingittocool]

I don’t know

[@DIYOneForAll]

How are you, my brother? It has been a long time. Hope that things are going well. Are you still in Florida? I thought it was an interesting experiment, so I decided to make a video on it.

[@dickvandermerwe9100]

How big must the solar charge controller be[24/12v]?