Does a solar charge controller match a battery voltage?

The appropriate solar charge controller does the matching. There ARE boosting ones (for battery V > solar V), but rare and expensive last time I looked, unless you build your own. Just FYI if your solar panel is rated at 100W, you can usually look up the actual output voltage and current at that power rating for your panel.

How to choose a battery for a solar panel?

Let’s look at how to choose the battery for a solar panel. A good general rule of thumb for most applications is a 1:1 ratio of batteries and watts, or slightly more if you live near the poles.

Can I charge a 12V battery with 50V PV?

You can charge a 12V battery with 50V PV while keeping the PV voltage at the maximum power point. There are some boost MPPTs that can charge batteries at higher voltages than the PV but they don't seem to be the norm and you have to check to make sure this feature is on the charge controller you choose if you want to go that way.

Should a solar panel have a 12V battery pack?

I read somewhere that the solar panel should have a 40% to 80% higher voltage than the battery. That means that a 12V battery pack should be logical. And in between the solar panels and the battery pack we'll put an MPPT charge controller. My question is; does all this make sense?

Can I still use electricity during a solar battery installation?

You can typically continue using electricity at home during a solar battery installation. The process primarily involves connecting and configuring the solar battery system via your solar inverter, which rarely requires disconnecting your existing power source.

Should I install a solar battery?

Installing a solar battery is a great way to maximise the benefits of your solar panels, as it stores the excess energy generated. Think of it as having a power bank for your home.