Solar Panel String Calculator
Calculate optimal series/parallel wiring configuration for your solar panels. Input your panel specs or choose a preset to get started.
Panel Specifications
Quick Presets
Open circuit voltage
Max power voltage
Short circuit current
Max power current
Typically -0.2 to -0.35
System Configuration
Battery Voltage
Standard
Panel Characteristics (Temperature Adjusted)
Calculated using STC=25°C, Min=-10°C, Max=70°C per AS/NZS 5033
Voc (STC)24.30 V
Voc Max (-10°C)26.43 V
Voc Min (70°C)21.57 V
Isc (STC)10.22 A
Isc Max (×1.25)12.78 A
Vmp Min (70°C)18.10 V
Recommended Configuration
Series
Configuration
4S 1P
Array Vmp
81.6
Volts
Total Wattage
800
Watts
Panels
4
panels
Wiring Layout
P1
200W
—200W
—200W
—200W
4 in series × 1 in parallel
Total Array Area3.54 m²
All Configurations
| Config | S × P | Vmp Total | Voc Max | Isc Max | Busbar | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | 4 × 1 | 81.6V | 105.7V | 12.8A | — | ✓ | OK |
| 2S2P | 2 × 2 | 40.8V | 52.9V | 25.6A | — | ✓ | OK |
| Parallel | 1 × 4 | 20.4V | 26.4V | 51.1A | Required | ✓ | OK |