Jerryonthego
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Hi All,
I have combed through the forum and can't seem to get the answer to my question (yes googled as well). Admittedly I am extremely new to solar.... so forgive my ignorance, however I just came across a great deal on the SunPower 435w panels and picked up 10 of them. I currently have (2) LV2424 that I will be connecting the panels to. To split the max wattage (per LV2424.... being 2000w) I would need to limit the array to 5 panels. Since the VOC is 79..... putting in series is not an option as it will be above the 145v limit. So my question is would I be able to have 4 panels (2 strings of 2 in parallel) along with a fish panel (string 3) and attach them all into a 3-1 combiner. Would there be any issues with the 3rd string being a single panel at half the current? BTW for more info I am running this as a 24v system (nonsplit phase).
Another option would be to just have 2 strings of 2 panels in parallel going to each LV2424 and use another Mppt controller for the remaining panels..... however it makes tracking the power input and consumption more messy. Would prefer to run everything through the (2) LV2424 units.
Appreciate any insight
I have combed through the forum and can't seem to get the answer to my question (yes googled as well). Admittedly I am extremely new to solar.... so forgive my ignorance, however I just came across a great deal on the SunPower 435w panels and picked up 10 of them. I currently have (2) LV2424 that I will be connecting the panels to. To split the max wattage (per LV2424.... being 2000w) I would need to limit the array to 5 panels. Since the VOC is 79..... putting in series is not an option as it will be above the 145v limit. So my question is would I be able to have 4 panels (2 strings of 2 in parallel) along with a fish panel (string 3) and attach them all into a 3-1 combiner. Would there be any issues with the 3rd string being a single panel at half the current? BTW for more info I am running this as a 24v system (nonsplit phase).
Another option would be to just have 2 strings of 2 panels in parallel going to each LV2424 and use another Mppt controller for the remaining panels..... however it makes tracking the power input and consumption more messy. Would prefer to run everything through the (2) LV2424 units.
Appreciate any insight