Troubleshooting: Why Did My Panel Count Increase

The final panel count can be higher than the raw minimum when string guidance rounds the array into a cleaner layout.

Raw minimum vs installed count

The raw minimum panel count starts from energy demand. The installed panel count is the practical count after advisory string guidance has adjusted it.

Why it rounds up

If the string logic suggests a specific number of panels per string, the final installed count may be rounded up so the array divides cleanly into full strings.

What to do with the higher count

Treat it as practical planning guidance, not a final string design. If the extra panel changes space, budget, or controller selection, compare the result against another version.