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  • Apr 21, 2012, 12:26 AM
    andywoodward
    Solar panels
    Been looking at a 12 volt solar panel that gives a rating of watts ‘per hour’, so first question, is a solar panel that produces 10 watts per hour the partner for a 12 volt 10 watt electric motor?

    Second question, two 12 volt solar panels of 10 watts if connected in series produces 24 volts, but does it produce 20 watts.

    Thank you
  • Apr 21, 2012, 02:54 PM
    ebaines
    Actually the term "watts per hour" doesn't make sense - are you sure that the panel is advertised that way? "Watts" is a measure of power, and "watt-hours" is a measure of energy, but "watts per hour" is not a measure of anything. It should advertise as simply X watts output at y volts. See for example this article explaining solar panel power output: BatteryStuff Articles | Everything You Need to Know About Solar Chargers

    As for question 2 - you are correct that 2 panels in series produces twice the voltage, and yes, it's twice the power output.
  • Apr 22, 2012, 11:01 PM
    andywoodward
    Thank you, the 'down low on everything up high' (link) covers a lot.

    Andy

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