big buford wrote:
if this is the best way to wire things up. Could also do 48 volt system but didn't think that would be the best way to go with different size panels?
It is the best way.
A 48v system wouldn't work well with those different sized panels. It's the amperage difference which will hurt your series setup. A string of series panels will be restricted to the amperage of the least-amperage panel, in your case 8+ for a total of 32a, a pretty big loss.
Your controller is a good one. I don't see the need to fuse before the controller, but I guess it can't hurt anything.
That setup should give you around 38-40a on a good day. I see around 42+ with 810w.