The GOcontroll modular controller platform can be used as a reliable solar battery controller, enabling efficient energy storage, monitoring, and distribution for local and neighbourhood systems.

Across towns and cities, more communities are joining forces to produce and share renewable energy. Managing that energy efficiently—especially when combining solar panels with battery storage—requires precision and reliability. The GOcontroll modular controller platform can be used as a capable solar battery controller, balancing energy flow between solar generation, storage, and demand, giving neighbourhoods full control of their shared clean power.

Neighbourhood solar projects make renewable energy accessible and affordable for groups of homes or local facilities. These systems typically include rooftop or shared solar arrays connected to community battery banks.

The challenge lies in managing how this energy is stored, distributed, and used. A modular solar battery controller setup ensures that:

• Energy from solar panels is captured efficiently.

• Batteries are charged and discharged safely.

• Local loads receive steady, reliable power.

• Grid connections remain balanced and responsive.

With GOcontroll’s flexible controller platform, these control tasks can be customized for each community’s specific energy network.

The GOcontroll Moduline Mini and Moduline IV controllers form the foundation for intelligent neighbourhood energy systems. Their modular architecture makes it easy to integrate solar input, battery management, and power distribution components within one cohesive setup.

Key capabilities:

• Multiple I/O modules for voltage, current, and temperature monitoring.

• CAN, RS485, and Ethernet interfaces for inverter and BMS communication.

• Fast, real-time data processing for stable energy control.

• Node-RED and MATLAB Simulink support for flexible control logic.

This adaptability allows engineers to configure the controller as a solar battery management unit, perfectly aligned with local requirements for generation, storage, and distribution.

Accurate data is the foundation of good energy management. Using GOcontroll’s modular system as a solar battery controller enables continuous monitoring of:

• Solar array voltage and current to measure performance.

• Battery temperature and state-of-charge for safe operation.

• Load consumption to balance demand.

• Environmental factors like sunlight and temperature for predictive control.

By processing this information locally, the controller optimizes how energy flows between sources, batteries, and consumers—protecting system health and improving efficiency.

Through Node-RED dashboards, operators can track performance and trends across solar installations in real time. The visual interface allows for remote visibility and management, whether for one site or several across a neighbourhood.

Capabilities include:

• Live monitoring of solar generation and battery levels.

• Data logging for long-term analysis and optimization.

• Automatic alerts for maintenance and system health.

• Over-the-air software updates for ongoing improvements.

This combination of local control and remote access gives communities full oversight of their energy network—without complex maintenance.

Community systems require long-term dependability. The Moduline series controllers are built for rugged outdoor use, with a CNC-milled aluminium housing and IP67 equivalent protection against moisture and dust.

Additional benefits include:

• Low power consumption, ideal for off-grid setups.

• Rugged connectors for secure installation.

• Expandable design for growing system capacity.

These qualities make GOcontroll’s platform a reliable choice for renewable energy applications in challenging environments.

By configuring the GOcontroll modular controller platform as a solar battery controller, communities gain the tools to efficiently manage renewable energy generation and storage. The system ensures consistent performance, optimized use of solar energy, and long-term sustainability.

From pilot projects to fully developed microgrids, GOcontroll provides the flexibility and reliability to make neighbourhood energy independence a reality—helping local communities shape a cleaner and more resilient future.