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BFL13
Explorer II
Jul 27, 2017

Solar- Series for Higher Voltage vs Parallel Lower Voltage

I keep reading how you do better with the higher voltage in series unless there is shading. With no shading I have switched my three 100w panels back and forth several times (in bulk MPPT that is...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Jul 28, 2017
Test whether first charging for the day starts earlier in series than in parallel. I know panels are supposed to be constant voltage devices.

I do get charging 30 minutes after sun down. Cloud effect? *shrugs*

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