Question, what device do i need to connect two solar panels

[placez]

i have a power station and only have peak sunlight for about 5 hours. I wanted to know what do i need to buy to connect the two panels together to deliver more power

[sdold]

Welcome to the forum. More details would really help, such as the make/model of the equipment and panels.

[Mike90250]

Your 2 panels need to be pretty much the same, and your charge controller / regulator needs to be rated to handle the extra power

Generally, you could use a simple pair of MC4 Y connectors to parallel them, or a MC4 M-F jumper if your controller is MPPT and can convert the extra volts to amps

[placez]

PAXCESS Rockman 500W Portable Power Station, I thought i could daisy chain my two panels lg 305w lg305nicb3 panels

[placez]

thanks, im getting my panels today, ill let yall know

[sdold]

If we're looking at the same model, the solar input specs are "11-24V 120W Max", I think you'll exceed the input voltage and power with even one of those panels, and possibly do some damage.

[SunEagle]

If we're looking at the same model, the solar input specs are "11-24V 120W Max", I think you'll exceed the input voltage and power with even one of those panels, and possibly do some damage.

I will agree with sdold. That Rockman is not designed for high wattage input.

Your original question about what equipment you need to use 2 solar panels. IMO you need to rethink using that 500w portable power station unless you are getting those low wattage Rockman panels.

[placez]

sorry that 300w panel was bought used, it barely outputtting 5w, i bought 2 100 watt panels from HD, im using them now

[SunEagle]

sorry that 300w panel was bought used, it barely outputtting 5w, i bought 2 100 watt panels from HD, im using them now

If that 300w panel is only producing 5w then it is a door stop and should be disposed of.

As for 2 x 100 watt panels being used to charge that Rockman. Well maybe if you point each in a different direction so you never exceed the 120w max input that their specs mention.

[placez]

thank yall for all the help

[sdold]

If that 300w panel is only producing 5w then it is a door stop and should be disposed of.

I always thought bad panels would be handy if kept and mounted at the bottom of an array in an easy-to-access position, to act as a sort of sacrificial anode or "low hanging fruit" for thieves. heh heh