Test A Small Solar Panel

Since electric current is measured in amperes you will need to buy a meter known as an amp meter and measure the output.

Test a small solar panel.

Testing a small 12v solar power system step 1 wait for a clear sunny day. The system should be tested at maximum current with the solar array in direct. Note positive negative connections. The solar charge controller must not limit the current flow during testing.

Using a multimeter for solar panel tests step 1. All you need is a multimeter. Step 2 measure state of charge. If you need a multimeter you can get the innova 3320 auto ranging digital multimeter here htt.

Step 3 measure. Attach the meter to the positive and negative terminals on the solar panel and make sure the panel is properly exposed to sunlight. Then touch the multi meter s black negative lead to your solar panel s negative wire. Touch the multi meter s red positive lead to your solar panel s positive wire.

Testing your solar panel is easy. Testing solar panels for volts to test solar panel voltage output put your solar panel in direct sunlight set your multi meter to the volts setting and.