Sounds like a classic “tinker and hope” experiment. First, make sure the wiring stays in phase—no phase mismatch, or you’ll just heat up the whole thing. If you reroute the current through a series‑parallel mix that matches the panel's voltage curve, you can squeeze a bit more power out, but keep an eye on heat spots. Also, add a small bypass diode loop to protect any weak panels from pulling the rest down. If you manage that without blowing anything, you’ll see a measurable bump, but don’t get too excited until you’ve logged the voltage and current profiles.