I want to wire solar cells together to achieve an appropriate voltage (6-8V) and current (375-500mA). I'm still trying to understand what happens if I wire two solar cells in parallel or series that have different V and I.

For example:

Would an (8V, 250mA) solar cell wired in parallel to a (1V, 200mA) cell result in a combined [8V, 450mA] output?

Likewise would a (6V, 100mA) solar cell wired in series to a parallel connection or two (1V, 200mA) solar cells result in a combined [6V, 500mA] output?

If anyone could help answer these questions it would help me understand the concept or wiring power sources in parallel or series connections.

 

You wouldn't want either scenario; it wouldn't work. They would "fight" each other.

If they have the same voltage output, you can wire them in parallel to get a higher current output.

If they have the same current output, you can wire them in series to output a higher voltage.

It's much easier to use matching cells.

If that isn't an option, then you'll have to mix and match until you come up with a series/parallel combination of cells that are matched in voltage or current, before you can combine them with other cells.