Adding optimizers for panels in different directions

[Kent86]

I currently have six 390 watt east facing panels and that part of the roof is maxed out. I'd like to add another three panels on the same string to a near by south facing roof and connect them to the same string and put the Tigo optimizers behind both the six east facing and the future three south facing panels. Does anyone know if optimizers can solve the issue of panels on the same string but facing different directions?

 

[timselectric]

Does anyone know if optimizers can solve the issue of panels on the same string but facing different directions?

It won't.

 

[timselectric]

Depending on the spec's of the panels and SCC, you might be better off going 3s3p. Or just get another SCC for the additional 3 panels.

 

[Kent86]

Ok thanks. I'm using the 6000xp and the first pv input is west facing and the second pv input is east facing. 3s3p won't get me to the required minimum mppt voltage.
I'll look into adding the additional scc

 

[quantum`]

The word "T*go" shouldn't be used in polite company, particularly WRT optimizing.