No power from new solar panel
I have existing solar wiring in my Casita running through a Renogy ViewStar controller. The controller is communicating with my battery. However, I'm not getting any input from my new 100W Renogy sola...
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Damdifino wrote:pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
What is the battery voltage?
Double check to make sure input to the controller is correct polarity and correct terminals.
Voltage at the controller is 18.63 (or -18.63 depending on which probe on the micrometer.) What would happen if I just switch the panel wires leading into the controller. Will that fry something?
Very likely.
I wanted to know the battery voltage. If it is higher than the set point on the charge controller--then there won't be any charging happening. i.e. your system may be working exactly as it should.
