DrShotsPHD
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Hello,
I have a Victron 100V/20A MPPT Charge Controller that I'm planning on putting 3x Renogy 100W Flexible Solar Panels on. I've been reading that it's best to wire parallel so a partially shaded panel doesn't affect output wattage as much but I've also read that running in series with the increased voltage results in better efficiency.
My question is as follows, is it advisable to just put all 3 panels in parallel, or could I put two panels in series and then tie in the third as parallel? Not sure if this is advisable or not seeing that one half of the parallel hookup will be half the voltage although if my math is correct I would end up with about 56.7 Vmp and 10.29 Imp which falls below the charge controllers limits.
I have a Victron 100V/20A MPPT Charge Controller that I'm planning on putting 3x Renogy 100W Flexible Solar Panels on. I've been reading that it's best to wire parallel so a partially shaded panel doesn't affect output wattage as much but I've also read that running in series with the increased voltage results in better efficiency.
My question is as follows, is it advisable to just put all 3 panels in parallel, or could I put two panels in series and then tie in the third as parallel? Not sure if this is advisable or not seeing that one half of the parallel hookup will be half the voltage although if my math is correct I would end up with about 56.7 Vmp and 10.29 Imp which falls below the charge controllers limits.