Lead-acid batteries can be directly charged
Backfeed: Battery can discharge into the panel at night or in bad weather. A diode or switch or other mechanism can easily fix it. Why You Shouldn''t Connect Solar Panel to Battery Directly. The short answer is: in most cases, it can overcharge and fry your battery. Let''s take a 12 Volt lead-acid battery. It needs 13.5 to 14 volts to charge ...