Monica Barrick, UR- Getting closer!

One of three solar panels.

I recently got my solar panels I ordered on Amazon and now I'm just waiting for the adjustable solar panel brackets. They should be here by the end of the week, then I will set up my panels at my three different angles. I'm happy I got the adjustable brackets because it will keep my solar panels from moving from strong winds. These solar panels have very good reviews on Amazon but I read one review saying that the wires actually take up a lot of the energy so if its a huge loss of power I may need to get better wires.

This Information is on all solar panels.

 I have learned a lot just by looking at the information on the back of my solar panel.  

Here's what they mean:

Pmax- Maximum Power

Vpm- Maximun Power Voltage

Ipm- Maximun Power Current (AMPS)

Voc- Open Circuit Voltage

Isc- Short Circuit Current

Now to find Pmax you simply multiply Vpm to Ipm. In other words Volts X Amps = Watts. This solar panel has the maximum power of 25 Watts. Open circuit voltage is the maximum possible voltage when the current is zero. Short circuit current is the maximum current when resistance (voltage) is zero. So far so good, can't wait to test these bad boys out.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:   http://nature-log.blogspot.com/2010/01/definitions-of-solar-power-terms.html