Just like a battery, solar panels have two terminals: one positive and one negative. When you connect the positive terminal of one panel to the negative terminal of another panel, you create a series connection.
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A solar charge controller is connected between solar panels and batteries to ensure power from the panels reaches the battery safely and effectively. The battery feeds into an inverter that changes the DC power into AC to run appliances (aka "loads").
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This solar panel wiring guide explains different methods and includes practical wiring diagrams and actual examples of ways to design a reliable and efficient solar power system.