http://www.homewindpowerkits.net/can-i-keep-the-voltage-rating-of-a-solar-panel-the-same-and-have-a-higher-voltage.php/ Build a wind power generator and save money on your electric bills. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:01:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.homewindpowerkits.net/can-i-keep-the-voltage-rating-of-a-solar-panel-the-same-and-have-a-higher-voltage.php/comment-page-1/#comment-14956 zenophryk Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:01:51 +0000 http://www.homewindpowerkits.net/can-i-keep-the-voltage-rating-of-a-solar-panel-the-same-and-have-a-higher-voltage.php#comment-14956 when it says 6-14 volts you need to know what accounts for the variation. probably the level of sunlight. so it's very possible that your 12 volt panel will react the same way, but it's telling you 12 volts in average exposure. i would recomend setting both in the sun right next to each other, and measure each ones voltage under the same conditions. they will probably be the same. then just hook them up in paralell and you'll have approx 12 volts with twice the wattage available. when it says 6-14 volts you need to know what accounts for the variation. probably the level of sunlight. so it’s very possible that your 12 volt panel will react the same way, but it’s telling you 12 volts in average exposure. i would recomend setting both in the sun right next to each other, and measure each ones voltage under the same conditions. they will probably be the same. then just hook them up in paralell and you’ll have approx 12 volts with twice the wattage available.

]]> http://www.homewindpowerkits.net/can-i-keep-the-voltage-rating-of-a-solar-panel-the-same-and-have-a-higher-voltage.php/comment-page-1/#comment-14957 Johnny Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:01:51 +0000 http://www.homewindpowerkits.net/can-i-keep-the-voltage-rating-of-a-solar-panel-the-same-and-have-a-higher-voltage.php#comment-14957 transformers swap voltage for amperage and visa versa. transformers swap voltage for amperage and visa versa.

]]> http://www.homewindpowerkits.net/can-i-keep-the-voltage-rating-of-a-solar-panel-the-same-and-have-a-higher-voltage.php/comment-page-1/#comment-14958 mike453683 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:01:51 +0000 http://www.homewindpowerkits.net/can-i-keep-the-voltage-rating-of-a-solar-panel-the-same-and-have-a-higher-voltage.php#comment-14958 Picture them like batteries in a toy. In series (end to end) the voltage increases. In parallel the amperage increases but the volts stay the same. Take a look at this link but make sure you follow the schematic from the manufacturer. Picture them like batteries in a toy. In series (end to end) the voltage increases. In parallel the amperage increases but the volts stay the same. Take a look at this link but make sure you follow the schematic from the manufacturer.

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