Hey everyone! I could really use some help. I have two 200w solar panels on my camper, but one of them got smashed by a tree last night. Since I'm heading out on a trip tomorrow, I quickly picked up two 100w panels to bring my total back to 400w. I'm a bit clueless about how to wire these three panels together, especially since I only had a splitter for two. I'm using a Renogy Wanderer controller and a 300ah lithium battery. Can anyone guide me on how to set this up?
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First off, check the voltage on each panel. If they are both 12/24v and your controller can handle the input, you're good to go. You could use a second splitter for the third panel or even a bus bar to connect them. Just ensure that the voltage open circuit (voc) of the panels is similar to avoid any issues. Good luck!
Absolutely! If your controller can manage the total wattage and voltage without exceeding its limits, adding a third panel shouldn't be a problem. Just be sure all panels are roughly the same voltage; otherwise, it can get tricky. A splitter or bus bar is definitely the way to go!
So you're saying a 3-way splitter would work here?