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tpi
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Apr 11, 2015

Working solar panel vs. idling panel-what changes at panel?

Just a theoretical discussion- You have a solar panel producing full power to charge batteries. Versus an identical panel on an open circuit adjacent. The working panel is essentially moving en...
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Salvo
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Apr 13, 2015
The greater the panel efficiency, the cooler it becomes. A 90% efficient panel should remain close to ambient temperature. If the panel is not connected, its efficiency is 0%. It will have the highest temperature rise.

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