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Victron smart solar 100/50 question

Hi Victron Community,

I have 2x 12v 350w (700w in total) solar panels in series on the roof of my Jayco Swan camper. The Victron Bluetooth app is showing that it’s only producing:

242w / 30.17v / 8amps - under sunny conditions.

@ the battery 2x 100amp AGM’s I have 13.91v and 17.10Amps.

I put the panels in series due to having to use the factory wire which was fitted to the van under construction. My question is does this seem correct??? I am under the impression I should be getting at least double the wattage and amps!

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

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packrat1969 answered ·

Paul,

Is there any chance you can post the actual specs of your panels and a screen shot of the settings in your charge controller?

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kevgermany answered ·

Could be correct. If you're in the northern hemisphere, winter is on the way and the sun is low. Also AGMs will limit charge current.

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