How Do I Wire Solar Panels To Charge Controller

I am just not that certain on how to physically wire the panels to the charge controller.

How do i wire solar panels to charge controller.

Solar panel charge controller wiring diagram. An inverter is connected to the battery. See the following image for reference. I purchased two et 185w solar panels a few weeks back and it did not include any instructions on how to properly wire the panels together or to another source.

The output of the inverter is connected to ac loads like fans lights tv etc. Connect the solar battery. Charge controller to battery and loads. From here you can wire it directly to the inverter or to a busbar.

As you see in the connection diagram at first the solar panel is connected to the solar charge controller and then a 24v battery is connected to the charge controller. Dc wire with gauges from 16 to 10 are typical for this. Solar panels are wired in series when you connect the positive terminal of one panel to the negative terminal of another. When solar panels are wired in series the voltage of the panels adds together but the amperage remains the same.

Calculate the wire size you need for this from a determination of the output current and the length of wire you need keeping in mind the charge controller should be located near the batteries. If you have a device that can draw a lot of amps like an inverter or battery charger you need to attach the wires directly to the battery terminals. Wiring diagram of solar panel with battery inverter charge controller and loads. Connect the outgoing leads from the panels to a charge controller.