Basic Questions on Solar Install
I'm finally getting rid of the generator and looking to install solar. Right now I have a 2000W inverter and 450AH of lead acid batteries. I'm looking at installing (3) 175W panels and an MPPT charge ...
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freetheheal wrote:
What does everyone think about wiring the panels in series? Should I be concerned about a shadow cast onto the panels from the covers if the panels are in series?
My system is in series/parallel because of a #10 prewire. Going to a 33 volt input got my line losses down to less than 1%. It also means that charging starts earlier in the day, and lasts longer.
My panels are unusual because they have bypass didoes for each cell.
If doing series it is important to not have shade on the panels.
