Need to Find a New Solar Controller

[JK_Boston_Catalina310]

Just learned that Rogue will no longer make the MPT-3048. From their blog:

After a lot of deliberating, we've decided not to produce another run of the MPT-3048. The niche for a 30A MPPT controller is no longer what it was when Rogue first came out with one. We were one of about two companies in 2008 that sold a fully programmable 30A MPPT controller. Now there are at least three other US-based companies and a handful of Chinese competition that have crowded the market, such that we can no longer economically manufacture the 3048. The MPT-2024 may also be discontinued after existing stock runs out, for the same reason (it is actually much less profitable than the 3048 is).​

So now what? My second choice was the MidNite KID. But I could also get two of the Rogue MPT-2024 controllers for about the same cost.

 

[Maine Sail]

Just learned that Rogue will no longer make the MPT-3048. From their blog:

After a lot of deliberating, we've decided not to produce another run of the MPT-3048. The niche for a 30A MPPT controller is no longer what it was when Rogue first came out with one. We were one of about two companies in 2008 that sold a fully programmable 30A MPPT controller. Now there are at least three other US-based companies and a handful of Chinese competition that have crowded the market, such that we can no longer economically manufacture the 3048. The MPT-2024 may also be discontinued after existing stock runs out, for the same reason (it is actually much less profitable than the 3048 is).​

So now what? My second choice was the MidNite KID. But I could also get two of the Rogue MPT-2024 controllers for about the same cost.

PM me...

 

[GorillaToast]

Hi MaineSail.

I just bought a MPT 2024 controller, and am in the process of installing it. Is there something I should know as it relates to the discontinuation of the product?

 

[Maine Sail]

Hi MaineSail.

I just bought a MPT 2024 controller, and am in the process of installing it. Is there something I should know as it relates to the discontinuation of the product?

Not other than he is a small company and has apparently got a lot more competition these days. He builds high quality stuff and does not skimp so I can understand why.... He will continue to support the product....

 

[GorillaToast]

Not other than he is a small company and has apparently got a lot more competition these days. He builds high quality stuff and does not skimp so I can understand why.... He will continue to support the product....

Thanks!

 

[4arch]

This is disappointing news. I had been planning on buying one this winter and noticed it listed as "temporarily out of stock" starting back probably before the holidays. I figured a new production run was forthcoming or better yet an updated product. At least now I know the full story and can consider other products.

 

[gettinthere]

Bluesky 25 amp mppt controller?