One shaded solar panel dragging down the system - switch it off?

[tx2sturgis]

As soon as this is posted, I'm going to ask a moderator to cancel my account. This is the only thing I can think of to do to right this wrong- passively make a stand. Let the username Canine stand as a martyr for proven, true facts.

'Falling on your sword' over shaded solar panel output seems a bit extreme. But its your call, of course.

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[John61CT]

I only know my test results on my system. Your system might be different.

Yes I believe that was the only message, and in fact does not conflict with the point Canine was making.

 

[tx2sturgis]

Also, many people do not worry much about shade's effects.

True enough, since most of us size our system to outperform what is actually needed most of the time. So a bit of shading with a parallel system can be tolerated, regardless of the actual single or multiple panel effect.

If full power output is needed, such as after 3 days of cloudy weather and depleted batteries, one could rearrange the vehicle so that the flat roof-mounted panels would receive more sunlight. 

Or fire up the genset.

 

[Zil]

Sorry to see Canine go away. I was hoping he would do some real time testing and post results concerning shaded panels.

 

[John61CT]

Seems entitled, just contributing good info is plenty.

Maybe he'll stick around or come back, online does require thick skin and patience sometimes.