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Old 14-07-2016, 03:38   #31
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Re: How to measure solar panel current

Yep, that simple.


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I think the current upstream of a PWM regulator will be the same as downstream. Regulator inefficiency, or self consumption, will result in a voltage rather than a current change.

Probably correct unless some of the current crosses to the return line in the controller. Something worth checking out.


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