Series and parallel connections

Batteries and PV modules can be connected in different configurations - series and parallel - in order to achieve varying voltages and amounts of current. This is important as

here are two ways to make connections within circuits – series and parallel. Understanding these two methods is vital to understanding how to build any electrical system, especially a PV system. Series connections in a PV system can be used to increase the voltage of the system with and parallel connections can be used to increase the the current of a system. Let’s take a look at these types of connections in the case of solar modules and batteries.