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 test you linked was never completed. Also, covering up one or two cells is not how shading works. In the real world, shaded cells still get light. If the shaded cells get enough light then the bypass diodes won't conduct. Now the series system is in deep dudu.
I believe you did some testing by covering up cells with a blanket. That test will make series look good.
Sal
I believe you did some testing by covering up cells with a blanket. That test will make series look good.
Sal
2oldman wrote:Salvo wrote:No, it isn't.
The series vs parallel debate is not as clear cut as some think.
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In my case of 6 panels in series I see no drastic power loss with one whole shaded panel. But, again, that's MY case. YMMV.
