solar budget of 2700.00 Canadian
Hi all, I'm going to beef up my solar system. The budget is $2700.00 including installation costs. I'm considering these because I will be able to pick them up from Calgary and save the (conside...
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The Series solar testing link from 2oldman seemed inconclusive; didn't have an A/B : Series/Parallel comparison summary. It did show 91%, 67% and 50% current losses with just a few cells shaded and panels with diodes.
Wizard described well the theoretical benefits of Diodes.
Surprised that number of cells/diodes per panel and pass-through efficiency is not discussed more as a panel selection criteria, would be important for those who park under trees.
Seems series is an easier install for typical no shade situations, while expected partial shade would favor parallel or lots-of-diodes.
If I ever give up my generators I'll have to investigate this further.
Wizard described well the theoretical benefits of Diodes.
Surprised that number of cells/diodes per panel and pass-through efficiency is not discussed more as a panel selection criteria, would be important for those who park under trees.
Seems series is an easier install for typical no shade situations, while expected partial shade would favor parallel or lots-of-diodes.
If I ever give up my generators I'll have to investigate this further.
