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Connecting Solar Panels Together

Connecting solar panels together is a simple and effective way of increasing your solar power capabilities. Solar panels can be wired in a series or parallel combination to produce more output voltage or to produce more current. Connecting solar panels together to form bigger arrays is not that complicated but it is important to note that to get the best from your solar array it is preferred that panels of the same nominal voltage and wattage are connected together

180 watt 24 volt solar panel is ideal for use in powering grid-connected or off-grid solar power systems and with the aid of a charge controller for charging deep cycle battery banks too. Connecting together with other 180 watt panels either in series or parallel to create larger roof mounted solar arrays of many kilo-watts with higher voltage or higher current configurations compared to a single panel. When used with an inverter to convert the dc current of the array to an ac current of the utility grid, these panels will soon recoup their investment

140 watt solar pv panels are designed for installation on a roof or in the garden to provide free solar power as part of a grid-tied installation. 140 watt panels come as 24 volt units for connecting directly to an inverter allowing you to connect them with other solar panels to create high wattage solar arrays to feed their power directly into the utility grid. Voltage optimised 140 watt solar panels are ideal for use in powering either on or off-grid solar systems or for charging 24 volt battery banks

100 watt photovoltaic panels are an an excellent choice for people looking for a cheap and simple way to enter the world of solar power. 12 volt, 100 watt monocrystalline solar panels are water resistant and sealed against the elements making them ideal for use on a roof installation or individually in the garden or yard to generate free solar power as part of an “off-grid” solar system not connected directly to the utility grid. 100 watt top-quality solar panels are generally made using 72 long-lasting, high-efficiency monocrystalline photovoltaic cells guaranteed to produce free solar energy for many years

80 watt solar photovoltaic panels are ideal for use in powering 12V off-grid systems and charging 12V batteries as it can supply a maximum of 80 watts for powering a fridge, television or laptop, perfect for caravans, boats and off-grid houses. Connected together with other 80 watt panels and/or used with solar charge controller gives protection from battery over-charging and over-discharging preventing damage to your storage batteries if incorrectly connected. Built-in bypass diodes minimise the impact of shading

20 watt photovoltaic solar panels are an excellent choice for people with motor homes, caravans or boats looking for a cheap and simple way to power their appliances or to charge their 12 volt batteries. Water resistant and sealed against the outdoor elements makes them ideal for use in the garden or yard. A 20 watt, 12 volt solar panel is powerful and portable enough to be used to power hundreds of devices that you may use in a shed, boat or caravan such as lights and pumps and can still generate free renewable solar power on a cloudy day

10 watt photovoltaic solar panel are ideal for charging a single 12 volt battery for use in a motorhome, caravan or campsite. They are water resistant and sealed against the elements making them ideal for permanent use outdoors or in the garden providing free solar power to power garden lights, pond pumps, garden sheds and log cabins. When used in conjunction with a charge controller, these 10 watt, 12 volt panels can be used not only to charge storage batteries but a whole host of electrical devices

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