mono_poly compatability

anvil
anvil Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭
in Solar Beginners Corner #1
howdy,

all things being equal, are there any problems with combining a mono panel with a poly panel?
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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,660 admin
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    Re: mono_poly compatability

    As long as the panels are similar ratings (if adding in parallel, the Vmp between them is within 10% or better; if adding in series, the Imp must be within 10% or better--I.e., Vmp 30/33 volts; Imp 8.0/8.8 amps).

    If the voltages/currents are more different, you will have significant loss of output from your array and/or could damage panels.

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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  • anvil
    anvil Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭
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    Re: mono_poly compatability

    thanks very much for your quick reply
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