Mix series and parallel connection

[MarkPluto]

Good day
I Installed a new off-grid array of 12 panels 550w 50 voc
I connected them in series and output voltahe was 524v with is higher than my inverter 450v specification
My question is can I connect 4 panels in parallel and connect this group to the remaining 8 panels in series
(2 parallel) + (2 parallel) + 8

 

[Brucey]

I would suggest two parallel strings of 6 panels. Is this an rs450/100? While it has a listed 18A input limit per tracker that's just how much it can protect in a reverse polarity situation. If you are confident the polarity is correct can exceed 18A.

 

[Brucey]

Actually with a 4kW per tracker limit I'd go with two seperate 6 panel series strings, to get optimum output.

 

[MarkPluto]

Actually with a 4kW per tracker limit I'd go with two seperate 6 panel series strings, to get optimum output.

Alright I will adjust the wiring and have to separate 6 panels series and get back with results

 

[Brucey]

What inverter is this?

 

[MarkPluto]

What inverter is this?

Inverter is Growatt SPF 5000ES
I did the connection like you suggested the panels are 550 W 42 Vmp 13 Amp

So by calculation the output is around 258 V 26 A but the inverter Max PV input current is 22A is that a problem??? I don't think that the panels will reach max potential of 26 A

 

[littleharbor2]

Inverter is Growatt SPF 5000ES
I did the connection like you suggested the panels are 550 W 42 Vmp 13 Amp

So by calculation the output is around 258 V 26 A but the inverter Max PV input current is 22A is that a problem??? I don't think that the panels will reach max potential of 26 A

Is that 22 amps per input or combined?

 

[MarkPluto]

Is that 22 amps per input or combined?

I can't tell for sure .. in the manual it says:
Max PV Input Current 22 A
Max PV Charging Current 100 A

 

[littleharbor2]

It appears to be total amps. When in doubt the installation manual should clear up any confusion.