Choosing the correct solar panel...

Wrath of Khan

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Can someone please help me with regards to sizing a solar panel for a 1200w microinverter, the specs of the inverter are below:

The advert for the inverter says it is designed for 4 panels / 60&72 cell panels.

INPUT DATA

Recommended Input Power (W) 200-360
Peak Power MPPT Voltage Range (V) 32-48
Operating Voltage Range (V) 16-60
Maximum Input Voltage (V) 60
Maximum Input Current (A) 10.5

I can find 365w panels for sale, specs below:

(Voc) 41.13 volts
(Vmp) 33.96 volts
(Isc) 11.30 amps
(Imp) 10.75 amps

Does the slightly larger 365w v 360w panel matter? Am I just looking at the (Voc) to be within the operating range of 16-60v, what about the amps?

I'm guessing that by plugging the 4x panels directly into the microinverter the voltages don't add up (like in a string) otherwise 4 panels would then be 165v?


Thanks
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rh1

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Not sure if this will help, but different type of panels were discussed in this thread, maybe one of these forum members can assist:

 
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