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Hi, The solar panel is 12v 9w rating. Though the meter shows 20v in good conditions (and between 2-6amps) Clive.

Hi, I have some questions please... Can I use a 9 watt solar panel to charge a 12v battery directly? Do I need a rectifier or is the loss back into the solar panel too small to worry about? Also, can I use a 24v electric motor (permanent magnet generator) to charge a 12v battery - or is...