PANEL COMPATIBILITY (CONTINUED)
Panel compatibility overview
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Series or parallel connexion
In case of a multi-panel configuration, parallel connexion will ensure an optimum production especially in
shaded areas.
In case of parallel coupling, the panel power adds up.
In case series coupling, the total power equals to the lowest panel power.
Advantages / Disadvantages
Advantages
Disadvantages
1 panel
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2 panels
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3 panels
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4 panels
Series
1A
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5A
= 1A
Series
Simplified connection
Power decrease if a panel is in the shade
(tree, building, chimney, sail, ...)
Cf schema above
With 12V battery
5W ► 300W
5W ► 150W
(x2)
Series or parallel*
5W ► 100W
(x3)
Series or parallel*
Not compatible
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With 24V battery
5W ► 300W
24V panel
(72 cells)
5W ► 300W
(x2)
Series
5W ► 200W
(x3)
Series
5W ► 150W
(x4)
Series or parallel
Parallel
1A
+
5A
= 6A
Parallel
No power decrease when panel in
the shade.
Use of derivation connectors and
longer cable sections
Cf schema above
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