Hello,
I want to add solar panels to my roof but to get enough power I need to use different sides of the roof such that some panels will be shaded while others will not. Connecting the panels in series will reduce the efficiency then. I could add solar panel optimisers, but these are quite pricey and I am looking for a low cost solution.
Can I connect groups of panels from the same side of the roof in series, and then connect the different groups (from each side of the roof) in parallel? Do the different groups all need to have the same number of panels to keep the voltage constant? Or can I have e.g. 3 panels in parallel with a group of 5 panels?
I'd be grateful for any advice, thanks in advance.
Victor
I want to add solar panels to my roof but to get enough power I need to use different sides of the roof such that some panels will be shaded while others will not. Connecting the panels in series will reduce the efficiency then. I could add solar panel optimisers, but these are quite pricey and I am looking for a low cost solution.
Can I connect groups of panels from the same side of the roof in series, and then connect the different groups (from each side of the roof) in parallel? Do the different groups all need to have the same number of panels to keep the voltage constant? Or can I have e.g. 3 panels in parallel with a group of 5 panels?
I'd be grateful for any advice, thanks in advance.
Victor