for the turbine, the safe route is to go with standard factory issue.� this will mesh with the manual, maintain any warranty, and have minimal user interaction required (assuming the replacement functions normally).
the other choice is as below
go with a diversion load controller, like a tristar.� this would need to be coupled with an appropriate sized diversion load.� in this configuration, the turbine goes straight to the battery bank, and the diversion load controller closes the circuit to a diversion load when the battery bank reaches a certain voltage setpoint.� this would require getting the setpoints correct for your battery bank.� often two diversion load controllers are set up in parallel in case of the failure of one of them.
i was looking for something else and saw this:
http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com/news/article/announcing_the_sb3024i_il_duo-option/now i am aware of a controller that does both.� as far as i know, your 48v setup excludes you from this possibility regarding your earlier post.
bergey's controller for the xl.1 i think can handle up to .8 or 1kw of pv, but it is only for 24v nominal systems eliminating your request on both counts.
regarding the controller for the pv array, it depends on the array, the features you want, and the budget.� there are tons of charge controller choices out there.� if you can swing it, an mppt controller will give better performance.
the reason i said that each would perform better with a separate controller, is the same concept as you would see with a component stereo for example.� a boom box may function, but not like the component system would.� with 2 things in the same basket, some things are compromised.� generally those controllers having a diversion element like the swwp or the bergey have a diversion load as a part of them and in the case of a bergey, a pwm controller for pv if you choose to use it.� going separate enables an mppt controller to get better performance from the pv.� if you go 2 in one, if your everything controller breaks, you have nothing but twice the problem.� both controllers are also in an environment that could be hot by the nature of the diversion load, and cooler electronics are happier electronics.
thanks for the post, hope that helps, good luck with the system
james
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