Connecting solar panels in series.
Connecting solar panels in parallel and series.
The series connection is done by wiring the positive terminal of each panel to the negative terminal of the next panel a connection similar to the ones of the christmas lights until the final panel is connected to the charge controller or inverter.
This kind of a lowering of current would of course cause a loss of power output and eventually loss in equipment efficiency.
Connecting solar panels in parallel.
Connecting your solar panel in series vs parallel affects current flow and is dictated by your installation s setup.
Typically solar panels of specific or matching current needs to be connected with each other in series.
The capacity of a solar panel to produce energy is measured in watts which is calculated by multiplying a solar panel s voltage by the amps of current it produces when a solar installer builds a solar energy system they need to find the right balance of voltage and amps to ensure that the system performs well.