Uploaded April 2015 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
As I was assembling some solar panels at home I was pondering how I can test them for power output. The best load I could find for DC was a toaster. And for fun, how best to test with a toaster than to try to make toast, eh?
315W SunPower Maxeon PV Module
64VDC open circuit
6 amps short circuit
Toaster is designed for 120V so half power just couldnt get it to toast right. BUT if you aren't in a hurry.... Maybe next time I'll try TWO panels in series for something like 120V 5A.
As I was assembling some solar panels at home I was pondering how I can test them for power output. The best load I could find for DC was a toaster. And for fun, how best to test with a toaster than to try to make toast, eh?
315W SunPower Maxeon PV Module
64VDC open circuit
6 amps short circuit
Toaster is designed for 120V so half power just couldnt get it to toast right. BUT if you aren't in a hurry.... Maybe next time I'll try TWO panels in series for something like 120V 5A.
