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Negative current appears in solar panels

The red+ lead between the panels and the solar controller measures a negative current. . Also the negative current does fluctuate between positive and negative side and the reason is not CT error since we also verify the negative current on the other end of the cable with a clamp meter. Just wondering if there is someone who ever seen such a phenomenon in the solar field? That would. . When multiple strings are connected to the same MPPT and the number of photovoltaic (PV) modules varies between strings, the resulting difference in open-circuit voltages causes the higher-voltage strings to backfeed into the lower-voltage ones. This can lead to negative current and negative power. . Is there a way I can test to see if my panels are OK? If you look at a solar panel datasheet and compare the current at maximum power point (Imp) to the short circuit current (Isc) you will notice the short circuit current is not significantly higher than the normal operating current. If voltage is pressure, current (measured in amps) is the flow rate.