flippineck
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Let's say I have 2 identical solar panels, both illuminated the same, and connected in series.
Let's say each panel is generating 17 Volts, and the + & - ends of the whole array are connected together through a 10 ohm resistor.
Let's say at the same level of illumination, one single panel connected to a 10 ohm resistor would drive 4 Amps through that resistor..
What would I measure for current through and voltage across the resistor, with both panels connected in series?
Do the currents add together i.e. 8 Amps with the voltage being 34V?
Would it be the same current, but twice the voltage i.e. 4 Amps @ 34V?
Something else?
Looking for just a basic analysis given the assumptions, avoiding wider discussion of MPPT etc
Let's say each panel is generating 17 Volts, and the + & - ends of the whole array are connected together through a 10 ohm resistor.
Let's say at the same level of illumination, one single panel connected to a 10 ohm resistor would drive 4 Amps through that resistor..
What would I measure for current through and voltage across the resistor, with both panels connected in series?
Do the currents add together i.e. 8 Amps with the voltage being 34V?
Would it be the same current, but twice the voltage i.e. 4 Amps @ 34V?
Something else?
Looking for just a basic analysis given the assumptions, avoiding wider discussion of MPPT etc