This is call open circuit operation. It's not a big deal, it may reduce the lifetime of the panels more than not having them lit as sunlight degrades everything. The panels voltage increases to max, and convert sunlight into heat, with little consequence.

You should not connect the positive and negative as this produces a short circuit condition and could damage the solar cell

This is call open circuit operation. It's not a big deal, it may reduce the lifetime of the panels more than not having them lit as sunlight degrades everything. The panels voltage increases to max, and convert sunlight into heat, with little consequence.

You should not connect the positive and negative as this produces a short circuit condition and could damage the solar panel

This is call open circuit operation. It's not a big deal, it may reduce the lifetime of the panels more than not having them lit as sunlight degrades everything. The panels voltage increases to max, and convert sunlight into heat, with little consequence.

This is call open circuit operation. It's not a big deal, it may reduce the lifetime of the panels more than not having them lit as sunlight degrades everything. The panels voltage increases to max, and convert sunlight into heat, with little consequence.

You should not connect the positive and negative as this produces a short circuit condition and could damage the solar cell