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