Expected output of a panel.

SolarLakeHouse2
SolarLakeHouse2 Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭✭
edited June 2016 in Solar Beginners Corner #1
What would be a reasonable max output from a solar panels listed output? Say a 12v 160 watt 8.62

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  • vtmaps
    vtmaps Solar Expert Posts: 3,741 ✭✭✭✭
    Depending on the controller, the maximum could be over the nameplate rating of 160 watts.  The typical output is about 77% of that (including controller losses). 

    --vtMaps
    4 X 235watt Samsung, Midnite ePanel, Outback VFX3524 FM60 & mate, 4 Interstate L16, trimetric, Honda eu2000i
  • oil pan 4
    oil pan 4 Solar Expert Posts: 767 ✭✭✭✭
    Max you get from a panel like that would be about 20 volt and 6 or 7 amps.

    Solar hybrid gasoline generator, 7kw gas, 180 watts of solar, Morningstar 15 amp MPPT, group 31 AGM, 900 watt kisae inverter.

    Solar roof top GMC suburban, a normal 3/4 ton suburban with 180 watts of panels on the roof and 10 amp genasun MPPT, 2000w samlex pure sine wave inverter, 12v gast and ARB air compressors.