# MPPT SmartSolar Charger showing consumption without connected load

**URL:** <https://community.victronenergy.com/t/mppt-smartsolar-charger-showing-consumption-without-connected-load/19483>\
**Category:** DIY\
**Tags:** mppt\_controllers, marine, diy, offgrid\
**Created:** [21 January 2025 21:43 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/mppt-smartsolar-charger-showing-consumption-without-connected-load/19483 "2025-01-21T21:43:07Z")\
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**Post date:** [21 January 2025 21:43 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/mppt-smartsolar-charger-showing-consumption-without-connected-load/19483/1 "2025-01-21T21:43:07Z")

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I have connected 2 SmartSolar Charge controllers in same way, no load output connections, but the one shows 0.1A / 1W output (resulting to a daily consumption of 40Wh each day) and the other shows 0. what can consume the power if nothing is connected to the load output cable inputs?

 ![IMG_3393](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/original/2X/5/52820c4086c1a334ed18d4f1a4f76571fda25b6d.png)