can 2 of these panels be connected in series or in parallel. aside from wire what additional hardware would be required?
1616609
I have two of them wired into the charge controller via "RENOGY® 20ft. Adaptor kit Solar Cable PV with MC4 Female and Male connectors Connecting Solar Panel to Charge controller". Works great. Make sure the controller can handle the amps.
1616610
Yes!For Parallel - you need a pair of MC4 'Y' connectorsFor Series - just wire them together Here is a helpful link: http://www.solar-electric.com/how-to-use-mc4-connectors-cables.html/
1616611
Yes! For Parallel - you need a pair of MC4 'Y' connectors For Series - just wire them together Here is a helpful link: http://www.solar-electric.com/how-to-use-mc4-connectors-cables.html/
835005
The quick answer is yes! However, chaining them would technically double the voltage while keeping the current (amperage) output the same. As there is only a single connector on each panel, you can only combine their outputs using a Y-adapter similar to what you have suggested. I have done this with other solar panels of this type. While the output voltage would remain the same, it should double the amount of current. I would suggest the use of a charge controller on each panel ahead of the Y-adapter to prevent backfeed and maintain a steady supply of 12V power to the device requiring power.
763249
The kit assumes you are putting all 4 panels in series and close to one another all in a row do that the short cables on each panel connect to each other. If you want to do two banks in series and then parallel, you wil need additional mc4 cables. Also if you are not putting the panels adjacent to one another you will need some mc4 cables to jump the gap. Otherwise you only need a pair of 4awg (or so) wires from the MPPT to your battery bank to charge them up. Then you can also get an inverter to run off your battery bank for AC outlets.
1305605
As far as I know if all sub panels are fed for the main panel you would need the one but if they are fed from the main supply directly you would need one in each.
1031236
No it will not do that....if you have two 12v panels wired in series to produce 24v you could change to parallel to get 12v.....
1027393
Those two panels if in either series or parallel will still be over the max rating for the Midnite Kid 30 Amp controller. You can test this by using their Midnite Solar Kid Sizing Tool. However, the system will work if you switched your battery bank to 24v.Thank you,AW
1440214
Yes, they recommend 3 panels at least, but you can use 4 or 5.....depending on the set-up you want.
1806277
There are too many variables to give a definite answer. ie. Are you using an individual controller for each panel or one controller for all three? Have you considered back flow from one panel to another? How about voltage or amperage input to the controller(s)? Also, the 128 watts is an ideal, under perfect conditions result. Do not expect to produce this much power. They are good, useful panels, but I don't know of any panels which produce their rated power consistently.
1819984
if you just hook up 2 you can hook them up with out a relay. Be sure to use a fuse in the circuit.
1407051
These are 12v panels. Unless you have a 24v mppt controller they should be parallel ( suggest to a combiner box ) feeding the charge controller which maintains the battery / bank state of charge. If these are your only two panels suggest a 20 amp (minimum) charge controller.
1318826
Not sure, I would suspect both panels would be fed from a common bus arrangement of some sort downstream from the meter base. Seems each panel would still would require protection for its own. Maybe some of the pro-electricians will have an answer. Good luck.
2276050
Yes. The instructions with the panels clearly show that wiring in series can be done. But make sure your charge controller can handle it. Many technical comments available on the Amazon site in connection with charge controllers.
1344263
If these panels are connected in proper series/parallel configurations, they can be used for various voltage systems. 2 panels in series for 24 volt systems. You must know what you're trying to achieve before you actually plan the system.
788698
NO! Don't put them in parallel. Because they are not identical, one will have a slightly higher output than another so it will attempt to supply more than its rated 100 Watts. Eventually it will fail. There's no way you can interconnect them to obtain equalized load.sharing.
908345
"No" to both. If you have two 6V batteries and hook them up in series, the panel will work. This is a "battery maintainer" and has no sophisticated electronics other than a diode to prevent reverse flow/battery drain at night.
1978775
yes all solar panels can be connected to more u just have to get a higher amperage controller...always connect in parallel series will double the voltage while parallel will double the amperage
1667169
There is a connector on the other end to allow multiple strips to connect. However the power supply and driver module will limit the number you can connect. Two shouldn't be a problem, but not more than three.