adding solar

[rickf]

Hi,
have a siemens sm110 panel and want to add another panel.
siemens I don't think are available so thinking of adding
a kyocera 135 W panel other than a proper charge controller for the added amps, any concern just conecting the + and -
of the two panels?
thanks
Rickf
S/V Calaloo

 

[rob2]

Sounds OK, so long as each panel has a diode fitted to prevent reverse flow.

 

[vyv_cox]

I have two Kyocera panels, 85 and 40 watts. I connected them in parallel. They come with a diode built in.

 

[William_H]

Yes there should be no worries adding more panels in parallel.
Connect them in parallel before thye charge controller which of course should be rated for the total wattage of solar. (In case you get sun) olewill