We know that the output of solar cell is of the order of 0.5 to 0.6 volts. Simply put, each solar cell generates voltage within this range. So, when the solar cells are connected to form a solar panel, the voltage of each solar cell is multiplied by the total number of solar cells used in the PV modules.
ADDING to what has been said, at no load the solar cell will be operating in open circuit condition. If there is internal shunting resistance it will slightly load the solar cell. This shunt resistance must be high enough such that it will not cause an appreciable loss of the photo voltaic power.
Having faulty wiring can lead to all sorts of problems, and this could also be a reason why your solar panel voltage is low. Imagine having a loose wire, not only could it start a fire, but it can also disrupt how much voltage your system makes.
To be more accurate, a typical open circuit voltage of a solar cell is 0.58 volts (at 77°F or 25°C). All the PV cells in all solar panels have the same 0.58V voltage. Because we connect them in series, the total output voltage is the sum of the voltages of individual PV cells. Within the solar panel, the PV cells are wired in series.
Since a no-load condition is equivalent to a infinitely high load resistance, the PV will sense no current conducting path and its terminal voltage shoots to its Voc which may damage the inverter i/p if it is not sized properly considering the no-load condition. I would like to refer to the equivalent circuit of solar pv cell.
So you set up your solar panel, now you decide to measure the voltage and current. There is a good chance that you may see there is voltage but no amp (which means current). Why? Solar panels having voltage and no amps are mostly caused by an open circuit. In simple terms, it means your circuit is incomplete or flawed.
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I am also suspecting Multimeter problem. It might have internal non-linearity for some portion of measurement range. Try changing the current measurement method. Put 1 Ohm resistor across output of the solar cell string output and measure the voltage across the resistor. This might give you the confirmation that your Multimeter is the problem ...
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I am also suspecting Multimeter problem. It might have internal non-linearity for some portion of measurement range. Try changing the current measurement method. Put 1 Ohm resistor across output of the solar cell string …
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