CA Traveler wrote:
Nice setup. The limitation of a 3 series in parallel is a shadow on one disables 3 panels. And your A/C produces shadows on the nearby panels. Perhaps wire the 3 panels closest to the A/C in series.
Shadows are a factor in my wiring in series with my panels that have bypass diodes. This setup allows for the maximum shadow tolerance.
I'm contemplating making 3 arrays using 2-per rather than 3-per array, then run the 3 sets in parallel. I would pair up the two panels closest to the roof air together on their own, and the rest that would never likely get shadowed paired up. I bought enough connectors and wire to run each panel into a junction box then play with the configuration as I need to.
