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<blockquote data-quote="condor22" data-source="post: 633376" data-attributes="member: 1932"><p>Conclusions, Benefits and Problems.</p><p></p><p>1. Balance multiple panels, size, specs, output V, A & W as close as possible to gain greatest efficiency.</p><p></p><p>Parallel connection - </p><p>Benefits - Less loss of efficiency with mismatch. Easier to wire when adding panels. If one panel goes down another will still produce power. (Assuming panels are able to be isolated).</p><p>Problems - On days of iffy sun, reduced voltage reduces output. Heavier wiring needed as Amps are added. More prone to Voltage drop.</p><p>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Series Connection - Virtually the opposite of Parallel -</p><p>Benefits - On days of iffy sun, increased voltage increases output. Lighter wiring needed as less Amps. Less prone to Voltage drop.</p><p>Problems - More loss of efficiency with mismatch. Wiring, particularly when adding portable panels needs consideration. If one panel goes down all go down.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="condor22, post: 633376, member: 1932"] Conclusions, Benefits and Problems. 1. Balance multiple panels, size, specs, output V, A & W as close as possible to gain greatest efficiency. Parallel connection - Benefits - Less loss of efficiency with mismatch. Easier to wire when adding panels. If one panel goes down another will still produce power. (Assuming panels are able to be isolated). Problems - On days of iffy sun, reduced voltage reduces output. Heavier wiring needed as Amps are added. More prone to Voltage drop. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Series Connection - Virtually the opposite of Parallel - Benefits - On days of iffy sun, increased voltage increases output. Lighter wiring needed as less Amps. Less prone to Voltage drop. Problems - More loss of efficiency with mismatch. Wiring, particularly when adding portable panels needs consideration. If one panel goes down all go down. [/QUOTE]
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