Electronic – Can a low current (low power) solar panel charge a battery

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I have a solar panel that provides max 7V and average 5.5V under the sun. But it cannot produce enough current even for a little 3V DC motor. Can this solar panel charge a 3V battery? Or maybe two 3V batteries?

Best Answer

As long as the solar panel can provide an output voltage higher than the battery voltage, and current higher than the battery's rate of self-discharge, it'll charge the battery.