...when talking about PV panel arrays.
In researching using panels of different manufacturers and different wattages, these terms come up often but are never precisely defined.
Here's my situation.
I have been using a Kyocera 140 W panel into a 20a Rouge controller to charge my house bank (4 GC2's). I recently added 4 more batteries, and tried to buy 2 more Kyocera 140w panels. After ordering them, I was told they are no longer available in the US. So, I ordered 2 160w panels (18.2v, 8.80a) and a Victron 50a controller.
Are these voltages and currents "similar" or should I put the 160w panel's in series into the Victron and continue using the Rogue with the Kyocera?
Thanks.
In researching using panels of different manufacturers and different wattages, these terms come up often but are never precisely defined.
Here's my situation.
I have been using a Kyocera 140 W panel into a 20a Rouge controller to charge my house bank (4 GC2's). I recently added 4 more batteries, and tried to buy 2 more Kyocera 140w panels. After ordering them, I was told they are no longer available in the US. So, I ordered 2 160w panels (18.2v, 8.80a) and a Victron 50a controller.
Are these voltages and currents "similar" or should I put the 160w panel's in series into the Victron and continue using the Rogue with the Kyocera?
Thanks.