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CA_Traveler
Sep 22, 2020Explorer III
Check your panels IV graphs and you'll see the amps drop with reduced light for the panel. That is not the same as partial shade that triggers a bypass diode to conduct reducing the voltage but not the amps for that panel - think an A/C shadow on part of a panel.
The effect of shadows on the controller output is dependent upon how the panels are wired and the type of controller. These days with low panel prices the trend is to just add another panel and enjoy camping.
The effect of shadows on the controller output is dependent upon how the panels are wired and the type of controller. These days with low panel prices the trend is to just add another panel and enjoy camping.
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