How big a cable should I use for an 80W photovoltaic panel

Based on this VDI, the recommended cable is a 4 AWG cable. Imagine a scenario where your solar panel setup has an amperage of 15 AMPs, a wire distance of 150 feet, operates at 24V, and anticipates a 3...
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