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electrical:solar:output [2020/01/07 22:18] frater_secessus [cleanliness] |
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====== Factors affecting solar panel output ====== | ====== Factors affecting solar panel output ====== | ||
- | For various reasons **it will be a rare event when your panels put out their full rated power**. | + | For various reasons **it will be a rare event when your panels put out their full rated power**. |
The other big reason is that **power ratings are derived from testing under specific lab conditions**. | The other big reason is that **power ratings are derived from testing under specific lab conditions**. | ||
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+ | ===== wiring losses ===== | ||
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+ | Long runs of wire between the panel and controller can result in losses that make the panel //appear// to be putting out less power. | ||
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+ | * use shorter runs | ||
+ | * use thicker wire | ||
+ | * prefer [[electrical: | ||
+ | * if multiple panels, run them in serial instead of parallel to decrease carried current | ||
===== panel temperature ===== | ===== panel temperature ===== |