When you say short circuit, do I put the two leads together? Won't the
voltage be zero? I think when I measured voltage it was like 43
volts. The panel size is about 12x14 inches
Ken
> > Folks
> >
> > I have a solar panel I got from my father in law - is there a way to tell
> > how many watts it is?
> >
> > Ken J.
> >
> >
>You need a multimeter and full bright sun. Check for open circuit
>voltage, then short circuit current. Multiply the two for claimed watts.
>Then compare the collecting area to those presently on the market.