There are pros and cons to connecting solar panels in series vs parallel. If they act like a current source, than parallel connection may be best to get full use of the output of each panel. If they generate voltage, then series connection may be best. However, they are like a variable impedance voltage source, and maximum power extraction involves impedance matching, which usually involves MPPT or microinverters. For a simple series connection, it may help to connect a power diode across each panel, so that they will still conduct current from other panels even if one is heavily shaded or develops an open (or high impedance) condition. And I think parallel connected panels sometimes use series diodes to avoid having higher voltage panels loaded down through those with lower voltage. Some links:
https://understandsolar.com/solar-pa...s-vs-parallel/
https://www.electricaltechnology.org...batteries.html
https://www.renogy.com/learn-series-and-parallel/
https://www.mpptsolar.com/en/solar-p...-parallel.html
https://cleversolarpower.com/shading-solar-panels/
https://understandsolar.com/solar-pa...s-vs-parallel/
https://www.electricaltechnology.org...batteries.html
https://www.renogy.com/learn-series-and-parallel/
https://www.mpptsolar.com/en/solar-p...-parallel.html
https://cleversolarpower.com/shading-solar-panels/
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