Victron EasySolar 12/1600/70-16 230V MPPT 100/50 | CEP122161000

The Victron EasySolar 12/1600/70-16 is an all-in-one inverter charger for 12V off-grid and self-consumption systems. It combines a 1600VA inverter, a 70A battery charger and an MPPT 100/50 solar charge controller inside one wall-mounted enclosure, cutting down on wiring and separate mounting for boats, leisure vehicles and small home storage setups.

Key features of this power inverter charger

• Integrated components, 1600VA/1400W pure sine wave inverter, 70A battery charger and MPPT 100/50 solar charge controller in one enclosure.
• Solar input, MPPT 100/50 accepts up to 100V open-circuit PV input and delivers up to 50A charge current.
• Battery system, 12V system voltage with a 70A multi-stage charger supporting lead-acid and lithium chemistries.
• AC output, 230V, suitable for standard UK and European loads.
• PowerControl and PowerAssist, limits shore or generator power draw and draws extra from the battery when a load exceeds available AC input.
• Monitoring, VE.Bus and VE.Direct ports for connection to a Victron GX device.

Product overview

Three components that would otherwise need separate wiring, fusing and mounting are combined into one unit here. The MPPT 100/50 controller works with small series-connected panel strings up to 100V Voc, and its 50A solar charge current can run alongside the 70A AC charger, so the battery draws from both sources at once when conditions allow.

PowerControl caps the total current pulled from a shore or generator supply so it isn't overloaded. PowerAssist goes further, pulling extra power from the battery to cover short load spikes beyond what the AC input can provide. Both are useful on a marina berth, a campsite pedestal, or a generator-backed cabin where AC capacity is limited.

VE.Bus links the unit to a Victron Color Control GX or Cerbo GX for full system monitoring, and the VE.Direct port allows a direct connection to compatible monitoring devices.

Applications

Suited to off-grid cabins with small 12V battery banks and solar arrays, narrowboats and sailing yachts, motorhomes and larger campervans with 12V house batteries, small home self-consumption systems, and generator-backed off-grid setups where PowerAssist helps manage a constrained AC supply.

What's included

• Victron EasySolar 12/1600/70-16 230V MPPT 100/50 unit, with inverter, charger and MPPT controller built in.

Installation notes

Fitting should be carried out by a competent electrician or qualified marine or off-grid installer. DC cabling to the battery bank must be correctly sized and fused for the system design. This unit is not for connection to the UK public grid (G98/G99) and is intended for off-grid or self-contained AC systems only. Where lithium batteries are used, check the battery management system is compatible with Victron charge profiles before commissioning, and allow adequate ventilation around the unit.