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teeznu
Explorer
Apr 19, 2016

Solar Panels- Wired in Series vs. Parallel question

So the debate between wiring panels in Series or Parallel. Please tell me the benefits of wiring either way and if there are negatives, please educate me on that as well. Thanks to those that respon...
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JiminDenver
Explorer II
Apr 19, 2016
Converting down the higher voltage in series will be less efficient than parallel and create more heat at the controller. You may also find issues when one of the panels are shaded.

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