Remote Sites Made Easy: Selecting the Right Tycon Solar Kit and Charge Controller

When your network has to operate miles away from the nearest power line, every design decision matters. At Flytec, we’ve helped deploy hundreds of remote wireless, surveillance, and infrastructure projects across demanding environments, and one lesson is constant: power reliability determines everything else. I’m Juan David from Flytec’s technical team, and in this guide I’ll walk you through how to properly select the right Tycon solar kit and charge controller so your remote site runs efficiently, sustainably, and without surprises. 

Why go solar for remote deployments? 

Traditional generators and batteries can get the job done, but they require fuel deliveries and frequent maintenance. Tycon’s RemotePro and Solar Power Kits are designed for unattended sites; they harness solar energy and provide continuous DC power to your equipment. A recent Tycon overview points out that their kits deliver consistent energy even in harsh environments and eliminate the need for frequent battery changes or grid power. They’re built from rugged, weatherproof components and come in modular configurations, so you can scale the system to your power requirements. By investing in a properly sized solar kit you reduce operating costs and keep environmental monitoring, telecom or security applications online without paying for fuel or extending power lines. 

Tycon Solar Kits (TPSK Series) 

The TPSK series combines everything you need to start generating power: a high efficiency monocrystalline solar panel, an adjustable pole/wall mount, an outdoor rated cable and a charge controller. Kits like the TPSK12/24M-170W come with a 170 W panel and are ready to connect to Tycon’s UPSPro battery enclosures or any 12/24 V DC load. The solar panels deliver excellent lowlight performance and have a 25 year expected life. A rugged aluminum frame and low iron tempered glass allow the panels to withstand high winds, hail and snow. The heavy-duty mounts include stainless-steel hardware and can be tilted from 15° to 65° for optimal sun angles; they are certified for winds up to 110 mph. 

Key features of the TPSK kits 

• Complete kit: panel, tilt adjustable mount, outdoor cable and either a PWM or MPPT charge controller. 

• Monocrystalline solar panels: high efficiency with long life and good lowlight performance. 

• Rugged construction: aluminum frame, tempered glass and stainless hardware withstand harsh weather. 

• Multiple mounting options: fits 2–6 ft poles or wall mounts; tilt adjusts from 15° to 65°. 

• Use cases: remote power stations, wireless base stations, lighting, surveillance cameras and more. 

When choosing a kit, consider your equipment's power draw and desired autonomy. For example, a wireless CPE drawing 5 W might only require a 50 W panel and small battery, while a backhaul radio and camera could need a 170 W panel with a larger battery bank. The TPSK kit provides the panel and controller; you add the appropriate battery system, such as Tycon’s UPSPro enclosures, based on the runtime you need. 

RemotePro Systems: Integrated Panels and Battery Enclosures 

If you want a turnkey solution that combines the solar panel, charge controller, batteries, and enclosure in one integrated package, the RemotePro systems are the ideal choice. For example, the Tycon RPS12/24M-100-170 includes a 170W solar array, a weatherproof aluminum enclosure, a 100Ah AGM battery bank, and an MPPT charge controller, all engineered to work together seamlessly. These systems are designed for reliable off-grid operation and can support wireless base stations, surveillance cameras, lighting applications, and wireless bridges. 

RemotePro enclosures are built for harsh outdoor environments, with pole or wall mounting options and thermostatically controlled ventilation to protect internal components. With high-performance sealed AGM batteries rated for 5+ years of service life, these systems provide dependable primary or backup power where utility power simply isn’t available. 

When to choose RemotePro: 

• You need an all-in-one solution with integrated batteries and enclosure. 

• You don’t want to design your own battery bank or worry about ventilation and environmental protection. 

• You require PoE output or multiple DC outputs for radios, cameras or sensors. 

• You prefer MPPT charging and large battery capacity for extended autonomy. 

Charge Controllers: PWM vs MPPT vs PoE/Solar Hybrid 

If you already have a solar panel and battery or are upgrading an existing system, selecting the right charge controller is critical. Tycon offers several types: 

PWM charge controller (TP-SC24-20) 

The TP-SC24-20 is a 3 stage PWM controller with temperature compensated charging. It features multiple operating modes (normal mode or light controlled mode), a soft start load output to power high capacitance devices, and full electronic protections against short-circuit, overcharge, overdischarge and overtemperature. It automatically equalizes the battery every 30 days to reduce sulphation, and a 5 V/1 A USB port lets you charge small devices. The controller displays battery voltage, temperature, load current and solar current on an LCD, and it automatically switches between 12 V and 24 V battery systems. PWM controllers are cost-effective and work well when your solar panel voltage matches your battery voltage. 

MPPT charge controller (TP-SC24-30N-MPPT) 

For higher efficiency and more features, consider an MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) controller. Tycon’s TP-SC24-30N-MPPT offers 99.5 % efficient conversion and automatically adjusts to extract maximum power from the solar panel. It supports multiple battery chemistries, including AGM, GEL, flooded and lithium, and can handle solar input voltages up to 100 V. An integrated color LCD displays battery voltage, load current, solar input and battery temperature. The controller has four load modes (ON/OFF, light control, timer or light+timer) and a soft start output, plus RS485 connectivity for remote data logging and load control with Tycon’s TPDIN-Monitor-WEB3. MPPT controllers are ideal when your panel voltage is significantly higher than your battery voltage or when you want maximum energy harvest. 

PoE/Solar hybrid controller (TP-SCPOE-2424-HP) 

Some remote sites rely on PoE for IP cameras or radios. The TP-SCPOE-2424-HP is a dual input controller that charges a 24 V battery using power over Ethernet and/or a solar panel, ensuring redundant power sources. Solar input has priority to minimize grid power usage. The controller includes a built-in 24 V PoE inserter and a secondary regulated DC output, delivering up to 60 W of combined power. LED indicators show whether the unit is running on PoE or solar, battery status, load output and reverse polarity. Like the other controllers, it has complete electronic protections to safeguard your equipment. This hybrid controller is perfect for sites where you have a wired network feed but want solar as a primary or backup power source. 

How to choose the right solution 

Here are some guidelines to help you match the correct Tycon kit or controller to your project: 

1. Assess your load and autonomy requirements. Calculate the total power draw (in watts) of your devices and how long they need to run without sunlight. This determines panel size and battery capacity. 
2. Decide whether you need an integrated system. If you want a turnkey package with batteries and enclosure, choose a RemotePro system. Otherwise, pick a TPSK kit and pair it with a suitable UPSPro or your own battery bank. 
3. Select the appropriate controller. For basic setups with matched panel and battery voltages, a PWM controller offers reliable performance at low cost. For larger arrays or mismatched voltages, an MPPT controller maximizes power harvest and supports remote monitoring. If you’re powering PoE devices and want redundancy, the PoE/Solar hybrid controller provides regulated PoE output and dual inputs. 
4. Consider environmental conditions. Tycon’s panels and enclosures are engineered to withstand high winds, heavy snow and extreme temperatures, but you should size your system based on local solar insolation and seasonal variations. 
5. Plan for future expansion. Choosing a larger controller or panel than you initially need allows you to add devices later without redesigning the power system. 

Conclusion 

Solar power makes remote deployments simpler and more sustainable. Tycon’s solar kits, RemotePro systems and charge controllers give you the building blocks to design a robust off grid power solution. At Flytec, we carry the complete Tycon line and can help you size a system based on your equipment, location and budget. Whether you’re deploying a weather station, a wireless backhaul or a rural surveillance camera, our team will help you select the right combination of panel, battery and controller. 

If you need help with your project, you can click here to start a live chat with our team, call us at (305) 471-5142, or email website@flyteccomputers.com. Let’s keep your remote sites running, rain or shine.