Note: You can more easily measure PV current by using a clamp meter, which I discuss below in method #2. That’s right — you can use a multimeter to measure how much current your solar panel is outputting. However, to do so your solar panel needs to be connected to your solar system.
To accurately assess a solar panel’s performance, measure the voltage and current output using a multimeter set to the appropriate settings. Analyze the voltage output by using a multimeter set to measure DC volts and ensuring correct connections for accurate readings.
Remove the towel and read the current on your multimeter. Adjust the tilt angle of your solar panel until you find the max current reading and compare this number to the short circuit current (Isc) listed on the back of your panel. The short circuit current you’re measuring should be close to the one listed on the back of the panel.
To accurately test a solar panel, set the multimeter to measure DC voltage and make sure proper lead connections to the positive and negative wires. When setting up your multimeter for testing solar panels, keep in mind the following basics: Select DC Voltage Mode: Set the multimeter to measure DC voltage to assess the output accurately.
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