The total current is 6A - not 7. 5A average, not 9A, but 6A limited by the weaker panel. For parallel wiring, mixing different panels is more forgiving (different voltages cause some mismatch but less severe losses).
To get there, use the following formulas; 1 Amp AC = 10 Amps DC. (example, 2AC amps =20DC amp) Add 10% (22 amps) DC amps x 12v = DC watts. (22 x12 =264 watts) 264 would be entered in field # 3.
Connecting solar panels in parallel keeps the voltage constant while combining the current from each panel. This method involves joining all positive terminals together and all negative terminals together, creating multiple paths for electricity to flow.
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