Also blown fuses in current meter multimeter mean no circuit also no current flow.
Solar panel no current.
When delamination occurs moisture can enter the electrical circuit of the panel which may create a current leak or a short.
Re connect the solar panel directly to the battery without the regulator.
Measure the operating current by connecting the ve from the multimeter to the positive cable from the panel and the ve from the meter to the positive battery terminal.
This is a very important number as it is the maximum voltage that the solar panel can produce under standard test conditions so this is the number to use when determining how many solar panels you can wire in series going into your.
Other solar panel defects are pid potential induced degradation micro cracks uv discoloring.
Ergo no battery charging going on.
But the catch is that they require you to enter into a solar lease or power purchasing agreement ppa.
Yes there are legitimate installers that will put free solar panels for your home.
Solar panels have voltage but no current output.
Disconnect the positive cable between the battery and the panel.
These offers entice people with a no cost way to go solar.
For example if the solar panel is rated at 175 watts and the maximum power voltage vmp is given as 23 6 volts.
Battery voltage is greater than solar voltage.
Upon closer look at your photo i think that those diodes are intended to allow the solar panel to continue to function should a portion of the panel be shaded.
If the panel were connected to a battery bank and the charge controller doesn t prevent reverse current flow the solar panel will discharge the battery.
Instead of using a meter you could use a load like a 12 volt fan and start by touching the wires to the teminals on the back of the panels themselves.
Current flow is from highest potential to lowest solar has reverse flow diode protection.
Calculate the current in amps by dividing power in watts by the voltage in volts.