Can I Power a GEYSER with Calculator Solar Panels?

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Connecting 76 calculator solar panels, each producing 3V, in series can generate approximately 228V DC, which is suitable for powering a GEYSER rated at 220V-240V AC. However, the output current from these panels is significantly low, around 0.1A, resulting in only about 0.25% of the power typically required for a standard immersion hot water heater. Therefore, while the voltage is adequate, the insufficient current output limits the effectiveness of this setup for heating water.

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If i connect 76 solar panels (3v each) (that are found in calculators) together can i generate voltage of about 230v DC? if i connect this voltage to a GEYSER of 220v-240v AC does the GEYSER work
 
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k.bipin said:
If i connect 76 solar panels (3v each) (that are found in calculators) together can i generate voltage of about 230v DC?
Yes


if i connect this voltage to a GEYSER of 220v-240v AC does the GEYSER work
If a GEYSER is just an immersion hot water heater - yes.
Except if you are talking about little battery charger 10cm square panels, you are only going to get perhaps 0.1A, or about 0.25% of the power you normally use for a water heater
 

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