DavidStratton
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I would like to run two separate solar "rigs" separately to the same solar controller. I currently have a 290 watt panel mounted permanently to the to of my van. I have also put together two 100 watt panels in series to use as portable solar. I do not see the need to use both to charge the batteries simultaneously. So what I would like to do is be able to connect positive and negative wires from each panel to a switch that will let me chose which panel to be working and have one set of positive and negative wires going from the switch to the controller. Sounds simple enough but I don't know if there exists such a switch.
Reason for the either/or preference is that the two 100 watt panels when pointed more or less in the direction of the sun actually deliver more voltage than the single 290 watt panel flat on the roof. Either setup produces power alone that will meet our need. If I can park in shade and have the two 100 watt panels in the sun then that works for me.
Any thoughts on how to wire this up?
Reason for the either/or preference is that the two 100 watt panels when pointed more or less in the direction of the sun actually deliver more voltage than the single 290 watt panel flat on the roof. Either setup produces power alone that will meet our need. If I can park in shade and have the two 100 watt panels in the sun then that works for me.
Any thoughts on how to wire this up?