Solar Cable Standards

As with the tuv certified cables the en50618 solar cable range have undergone a rigorous manufacturing and testing audit programme to deliver a quality cable.

Solar cable standards. All our photovoltaic cables meet the requirements of en 50618 the standard which is superseding the solar cable approvals of pv1 f cable from tüv rheinland group. A number of changes to the australian standard for solar photovoltaic pv installation standard as nzs 5033 came into effect from 16 july 2012 with a 3 month grace period for installers to get acquainted with them. This provides evidence that the cable has an expected long life without degradation and as a result the testing can take several months to complete. Have in mind when cable interconnects solar modules on an open rack it may experience temperatures of 61 70 c 141 158 f.

The solar cables are typically used outdoors and are subject to direct sun radiation and air humidity. The iec has published a new cable standard for solar photovoltaic pv systems. Solar cables must meet the following requirements to qualify for use in pv applications. Suitable for fixed installations internal and external within conduit or systems but not direct burial applications.

Updated harmonised h1z2z2 k european standard solar cable intended for the interconnection within photovoltaic systems such as solar panel arrays. This product is subject to the quality assurance protocols of the cable lab an iso iec 17025 accredited cable testing laboratory. Solar cables interconnect solar panels and other electrical components of a photovoltaic system. Solar cables are designed to be uv resistant and weather resistant.

En 50618 solar cables. 2 pfg 1169 08 2007 or en 50618. Good weather ozone and uv resistance. Testing includes vertical flame conductor resistance tensile elongation and dimensional consistency verified to published standards and approved product drawings.

Photovoltaic solar h1z2z2 k cable. A solar cable is the interconnection cable used in photovoltaic power generation. A leading solar cable manufacturer in india kei industries manufactures solar power cables solar cable cables for interconnecting solar panels cables for. Suitable for a large temperature range 40 c to 90 c.

Our solar cable is ozone resistant according to bs en 50396 uv resistant. How to check the quality of the solar cable. Higher working temperatures cause an increase in the cable s resistance which in turn leads to a voltage drop increase and decrease in maximum current which this cable is capable of sustaining. Solar cable many types of wire and cable are used to address the requirements of solar power generation transmission and distribution.

With our extensive line of low medium high and extra high voltage cable products general cable offers a complete solar energy solution.