Can I connect these Solar Panels in series

[Easyyokefilms]

Hello guys. I was wondering, can I connect the following non identical panels in Series. I know there will be loss of effeciency but I just need to squize out all the power I can get pending the time I will get another charge controller and separate the panels.

Panel A - Vmp: 40.9v
Imp: 6A

Panel B - Vmp: 25v
Imp: 8A

I want to know if this is safe to connect together in series before I smoke any component. Like I said I know this wont be 100% efficient but can I safely connect them together in series to give me 65.9v, 6A(if my calculation is correct) Since voltage are added in series and the lowest Amp of the panels is used.

 

[sunshine_eggo]

Yes, but the 8A panel will be limited to 6A by Panel A as you indicate, so it's rated output will be reduced by 25%. If a 160W panel, it will perform no better than 120W.

 

[Easyyokefilms]

Yes, but the 8A panel will be limited to 6A by Panel A as you indicate, so it's rated output will be reduced by 25%. If a 160W panel, it will perform no better than 120W.

Like I said, I know the output will be reduced, I just want to be sure nothing will give off smoke(I want to know if it is safe) if I connect the 40V to the 25v together in series

 

[sunshine_eggo]

Like I said, I know the output will be reduced, I just want to be sure nothing will give off smoke(I want to know if it is safe) if I connect the 40V to the 25v together in series

Hello guys. I was wondering, can I connect the following non identical panels in Series.

Yes, but the 8A panel will be limited to 6A by Panel A as you indicate, so it's rated output will be reduced by 25%. If a 160W panel, it will perform no better than 120W.