Does it matter if i install the panels in series or in parallel? i already know abput the batteries but i'm not sure if it matters with the panels too.
2007-08-21 09:45:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Based on you other question these panels have a potential of 24 volts each. Connected in deries they have a potential of 48 volts.
According to your other question you are using this to charge lead acid batteries with a potential of 12 volts.
Even 24 volts is too much potential for a 12 volt lead acid battery. You could cause the battery to explode and cause serious injury to your self.
You definitely do not want to put a potentiial of 48 volts actoss a 12 volt lead acid battery the risk of explosion is very high.
2007-08-21 12:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As has been said above the panels will give a higher voltage in series and current in parallel, and certain invertors may require the output to meet specific criteria however without knowing the specifics thats about all you can tell. If you treat the panels as you would a battery you can't go too far wrong.
2007-08-21 10:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to develop the highest voltage practical for the intended use. This is so the voltage losses in the system will be minimized. My system has twenty 24 volt solar panels in series to each of two inverters. I am grid connected to a 110/220 volt utility. To further reduces line losses, I kicked the conductor size up one from the recommended
2007-08-21 11:08:18 · answer #3 · answered by Ed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't this depend entirely on what the solar panels will be sending their power to? If it's going to a DC to AC inverter then you must supply a voltage to the unit that is within its specifications. If you're just using it to charge some batteries then you would still need to supply the voltage that is required by your battery charger.
2007-08-21 10:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by endo_jo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2017-04-01 03:58:12 · answer #5 · answered by Lillian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the same as with batteries. If they are in series wired properly the voltages add. If they are in parallel and wired correctly their current-outputs add.
2007-08-21 10:41:06 · answer #6 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solarpanels work just like batteries. Connect them serially and you get a higher voltage. Connect them parallell and you get a higher current.
2007-08-21 09:50:29 · answer #7 · answered by DrAnders_pHd 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋