Solar Panels: Understanding Series & Parallel Connections (Quick Video) 

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After a long time of living in this world, i only understood about series and parallel circuit after i watched this video.

Love the simplicity of this video, an excellent one to come back to once my panels arrive!

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Very Clear, Concise video, Thank you. The personal (Benefit) is that my array will be a Maximum of TWO 48V 500W panels. Most of the videos on Series/Parallel connections are for larger arrays. The downside in My case, is that I’m Still uncertain which method is Best, limited at Two panels …. ? Thanks for the content !

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But, which is better??????? I have 5, 100 Watt Solar Panels I want to use to charge my Ecoflow Delta Pro, W/ an extra battery..

Which way is best? I hear the series is better with mppt controller. Right? Thank you

I'm a beginner how do I connect 2 panels together with 220A battery and which charge controller do I use, I need more light on it please!

Thank you

Is there effect in a hybrid solar system if the voltage from electric provider is only 180 volts?

Thanks janab

Hi, in layman's language...i have two solar flood lights with two panels but unfortunately one panel died. Can i connect the two lights to the one panel remaining? Thanks, Jay

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So you've explained how panel wiring can vary in volts and amps. With all components and conditions considered within optimal range, can you explain which wiring, series vs. parallel, is most beneficial. In other words, why do I want more amps as in parallel compared to volts as in series?

OK, connecting in series I get it...but how do I connect the remaining two wires TO the charge controller. Most charge controllers I'm familiar with do not have a receptacle to directly plug in the MC4 connector. Do I cut off the connectors, strip the wire and then attach them to the controller?

If you add a 3rd panel in series will the volts increase to 60v & over.?

nobady talks about what happens if u connect 2 identical panels in series,than connect this in paralel whit a thrid one,how would that work?

I have 1 glass type 100 watt panel from Renege, and a 200 Wall AllPower flexible panel that I want to link up for our Ecoflow Battery generator.

Thanks mate

I have 2 panel but my inverter support 90v. 1 panel give me 42v can i conect 2 panel with my inverter or not

Solar panel system I have 325 watt solar panels they are 34 volt panels with a open current voltage of 42 volts and with max current at 9.32 amps. I have a Rover PG 60 amp MPPT solar charge controller with a max open current voltage of 150 volts and I plan to use the 48 volt system which is rated at 3200 watts for a 48 volt system. I have a 48 volt lithium ion battery 50ah with 3.5 kw. So based off the max wattage input I can only install 9 -- 325 watt solar panels which equals to 2925 watts and a open current voltage of 379 volts which is way over the max open current voltage of 150 volts rated for the charge controller, so my question is which pv module wiring configuration do I use to wire my 9 solar panels to my charge controller and also I checked the manual of the controller and there is no pv module configurations, please I need help which wiring configuration do I use to install my solar panels ???????

Does a sunon fan dc 12v 0,36w work with a solar panel 12v 1,5w ?

I dont know much solar panels but if I have two 100 watts solar panels and I get someone to connect them for me in parallel for usage on my solar generator, after connecting them in parallel will I get a total of 200 watts coming from the sun to charge my solar generator? My solar generator has maximum amp of 8.5. If the amps double after connecting in parallel will this damage my solar generator??

Very interesting 0:41

Great video! Hoping someone can help me with this.. I'm thinking of connecting a 140w panel in parallel with 160w one. Since the wattage isn't the same for each panel, will it weaken or damage them?

Can i connect in parallel without mc4 connectors? My order is on the way but i wanna know if it will work wothout the mc4

hi there, I have bought 4 solar panels 340w ,Max Current (Imp) 9.82A Max Voltage (Vmp) 34.6V Short Circuit Current (Isc) 10.51A Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 42.5V Weight 18.7KG Dimension 1664x992x35mm Cell Technology Monocrystalline but I didn't parallel yet I need help before somethings goes wrong LOL, my system run by 48v what I must to do? do I need to do all panels + and - to parallel ?

Hi nice quick tutorial. 1. What size MPPT charge controller must I purchase (assuming *8 x 400W* [ *Voc=49.1V / Isc=10.1A* ] PV panels AND *48V / 120Ah* battery)? 2. How do I connect the panels?

I bought a 120watt 18v solar panel I wanted to buy another one but the manufacturer doesn’t recommend connecting in series which is what I want to do why is manufacturing telling me this what can go wrong if I attempt it anyway?

Can you take the same 2 panel's and connect them in series and parallel.?

What happens when connecting in parallel and one panel produces less voltage than the other?

Which is best to charge the solar batteries, series or parallel. I have 4 *450 w connected in parallel, but am getting only 10 amps from panel. Is there a way to test the amperage from panel without connection to the inverter

what way charges the battery fastest and what way is best? thanks

Which one is better

Good info for sure. I have a (1) 240W, 29.48 Amp , 8.14Imp Solar Panel.... I want the most out of it, to charge a 12volt Battery Bank. It's use to run the LED lights in my Green house. Most of the PWM's are AUTO 12/24, therefore, I assume it will read the panel as being a 24v panel, but I need 12v. I'm kinda confused. Any help is appreciated. THANKS

How about you just take the wires and wrap them together does that work?

Which is best, parallel or series for best performance and panel life?

This parallel connection is risky if the output of the panels are not the same. Should include a blocking diode.

Which way charges a battery the quickest

Can I run 2 100watt solar panels in series to a 12v controller 30a

Which set up charges the batteries faster ?

What if the solar panel wasn't equal to each other?

What happen if wattage rating solar panel is Same in parallel connection??

How can I connect 3 panels series and parallel

80 w solar panels hai 40w solar panels

But not working in parella

Its not same rating i mean

You need to make some changes. Check Avasva Solutions if you want to make it right.