(2) 12V Solar Panels....Series or Parallel?
I have (2) 140w 12V panels. The Bogart Engineering solar controller can operate on 12V or 24V input. Is there any advantage or disadvantage to wiring the panels in series for 24V rather than parallel ...
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It is a PWM controller
The instructions say:
"Up to 30amp maximum solar current. Four 135w solar panels for 12v system or 8 at 24v can be accommodated"
As I read and learn more, it appears the input AND output need to be either 12V or 24V........
So, if 24V, how do you utilize this in our 12V systems? Some type of "Step Down" transformer from the 24V battery bank? Or is 24V only used when a 24V inverter is deployed?
I find this all very interesting and your knowledge superb!
The instructions say:
"Up to 30amp maximum solar current. Four 135w solar panels for 12v system or 8 at 24v can be accommodated"
As I read and learn more, it appears the input AND output need to be either 12V or 24V........
So, if 24V, how do you utilize this in our 12V systems? Some type of "Step Down" transformer from the 24V battery bank? Or is 24V only used when a 24V inverter is deployed?
I find this all very interesting and your knowledge superb!
