Forum Discussion
CA_Traveler
Mar 02, 2017Explorer III
brulaz wrote:Yes series/parallel panels have shade issues unless they are on multiple controllers.
Consider partial shading of your panels.
AFAIK if one is in the shade, that will that reduce the output of all panels in series with it.
All my panels are in parallel.
I went with 3 series panels that have bypass diodes and are much more shade tolerant than parallel panels. If I added a 4th panel I would have to go series/parallel due to the 150V limit or use a second controller for the new panel. ie My panel Voc is about 36V.
About Technical Issues
Having RV issues? Connect with others who have been in your shoes.24,210 PostsLatest Activity: Mar 02, 2025