What if we connect string with different voltage in parallel ?
JAYMIN
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dear forum users i have a question what will be the Vmp and Imp if we connect string with different current in series or If we connect string with different voltages in parallel?
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More or less, the generic recommendation is that series connections match Imp within 10% (i.e., 7 amp + 7.7 amp panels in series).
For parallel connections, Vmp within 10% (18 volt plus 19.8 volt panels in parallel).
If the values are farther apart, you will lose significant panel efficiency. Some folks suggest to match panels within 5% of Vmp/Imp.
If you exceed matching current--You can overheat/damage the lower rated panel. Too much voltage difference can damage a panel too.
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I had to do this once as a client lost a CC do to lightning. I placed a 2kw 300vdc array in parallel with a 2kw 360vdc array. They were about 10% less power than when they had their own cc. They did have some issues with picking the mpv in winter when there were clouds on a single cc."we go where power lines don't" Sierra Nevada mountain area
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They seem to balance out whether it's panels or batteries. You'll get the average V/A, unless it's over 10%, then problems could arise.
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I may want to reconfigure in the future to use as many panels as possible to provide a minimum of 450 VDC operating voltage. The Imp is essentially the same for all panels ~ 9 amps. The Vmp/Voc is ~31/40 for the SW280's and ~38/48 for the 340's.
Is there a effective combination of the panels to achieve this goal? Appears the only "paper" combination is to put as many in series as the downstream equipment can take at Voc? DC breakers from "solar" suppliers seem to be limited to 600 VDC. This is "theoretical" (NOT heretical) only and has to do with DC "quick charging" my EV off-grid.
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MarkC said:.... Appears the only "paper" combination is to put as many in series as the downstream equipment can take at Voc? DC breakers from "solar" suppliers seem to be limited to 600 VDC. ......
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