PV Gap

Dolores Said:

My solar panels specs are 12 volts and 60 watts. What does 60 watts mean?

We Answered:

I am sure Violet has some very good web sites
Your spec sheet data should also mention max current.
As you measured 22V and 10A does not mean you can use-it at 6V10Amps. It will die young if you do.
But most likely 12V at 5Amps is perfect.
It is your regulator circuit that has to limit the consumption.
This is part of the charger controller’s job.

Hope this properly answers your question

Gordon Said:

I have 2 solar panels one is 100 watts 12 volts the other is 15 watts 12 volts can they be hooked togeather?

We Answered:

Connect them in parellel. This will give you 12vdc at 115 watts and around 9.5 amps.