Yes — solar panels work on cloudy days. They produce 10–70 % of their rated output depending on cloud thickness, because they use diffuse (scattered) light, not just direct sunbeams.
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You need around 200-300 watts of solar panels to charge most of the 12V lead-acid batteries from 50% depth of discharge in 6 peak sun hours with an MPPT charge controller.
In pursuing 96 volts, if each panel offers a standard output of around 36 volts, it is necessary to connect three panels in series (36 volts x 3 = 108 volts), whereas producing energy below 96 volts would involve configuring connections differently to lower voltage.
A standard residential solar installation commonly utilizes a minimum of three to four wires: two for the photovoltaic (PV) module connections, one for the inverter, and one for grounding.