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Here are things to consider when connecting panels [in series or parallel](https://solarpanelsvenue.com/mixing-solar-panels/). However, it seems wise to [use two charge controller](https://www.cedgreentech.com/question/can-i-connect-two-charge-controllers-same-battery-bank).
- $ 259 - 62.2 x 31.8 x 1.4 inches - [SUNGOLDPOWER Solar Panel 200W 24V Monocrystalline Solar Panel 200 Watt Solar Module Grade A Solar Cell](https://www.amazon.com/SUNGOLDPOWER-Solar-Panel-Monocrystalline-Module/dp/B07N6CX9MC/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=24v+solar+panels&qid=1598213514&sr=8-4)
- $ 192 - [NEWPOWA 200W 24V MONOCRYSTALLINE HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLAR PANEL](https://www.newpowa.com/products/newpowa-200w-24v-monocrystalline-high-efficiency-solar-panel?variant=31891763396682¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2020-04-10&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign)
- $ 285 - [Renogy 270 Watt 24 Volt Polycrystalline Solar Panel](https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Renogy-270-Watt-24-Volt-Polycrystalline-Solar-Panel/26521591/product.html?option=44606635)
## Solar Controller
We already have the solar controller TriStar TS-45 ([manual](https://2n1s7w3qw84d2ysnx3ia2bct-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/TS.IOM_.Operators_Manual.04.EN_1.pdf)) by Morningstar.
## Wires Our 1000W and 24V solar system (5x 200W Sungoldpower panels) will have a peak current of 40A. As the average current will be around 30A or lower, however, a 2 AWG cable for the distance of 10m (30 feet) will be appropriate.[[File:WireSize.JPG|border|thumb|Wire AWG sizes for a 12V solar system by Morningstar]] ## Tax Refund
We can try to claim solar rebates, a tax refund, to lower our costs. North Carolina's [solar incentives](https://www.energysage.com/local-data/solar-rebates-incentives/nc/) reach from property tax exemption to refunds per watt. Duke Energy offers a $0.60/Watt rebate for systems up to 10 kilowatts.