Solar Cable
As solar cable specialists, we offer innovative solutions on projects which rely on both sustained operational performance with minimum maintenance and an efficient initial set up.
These cables cover the full range of cable interconnections between the solar panels and the other components of the photovoltaic system.
In response to a fast-growing need for energy and to government subsidies, the renewable energy industry in general, and the solar energy sector in particular, have been successfully developing new technologies to harness energy from our environment in order to supply ‘green’ power to local and national networks.
Our solar cables can be found on some of the largest and most prestigious solar farms across the United Kingdom, including Belectric’s Landmead 46mW plant, Forrester's largest floating solar farm, and four SunEdison solar farms with a collective output of 60mW. Our complete solar cable solutions have also contributed to the completion of some of Africa’s largest solar generation plants.
Solar Cable Manufacturer
Manufactured in accordance with various British and International Standards, our photovoltaic cables include EN50618 standard, under the harmonised reference H1Z2Z2-K. They are for applications typical of solar farms and rooftop solar installations, providing the interconnection of photovoltaic power generation systems and the solar panel arrays. This robust outdoor cable range is designed to withstand severe environmental conditions and degradation from UV light exposure.
EN 50618 superseded the solar cable approvals of PV1-F cable from TÜV Rheinland Group. 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 with an anticipated lifespan of circa 25 years. This is consistent with the quality standards we set for all of our products.
In order to ensure the optimal performance of your solar systems, we also supply solar cable accessories, including our connectors and specialist crimping tools to allow fast and error free installations.
EN 50618 AD8 Solar Cables
Tailoring the solar cable specification to the environmental and installation parameters supports performance. Where cables are subject to permanent submersion in water, we offer an AD8-rated solar PV cable - an enhanced version of our standard solar cable which is rated AD7 for temporary or partial immersion.
Our cables hold Construction Products Regulation (CPR) ratings for where the installation is laid or terminated inside a building, but we also offer cables with higher classifications to suit country-specific or installation design requirements.
Solar Cable Technical Support
Eland Cables’ solar cable solutions cover the full project spectrum: cable selection and design; same-day despatch or manufacturing run on short lead-times; project management and logistics. Our technical and industry experts can work closely with you and your contractors / consultants to navigate project parameters.
PDF format PV Solar cable datasheets are available for download, along with all other products.
Solar Energy and Battery Storage Solutions
Increasingly, solar projects are accompanied by BESS Energy Storage solutions to optimise and balance usage. Our expertise in providing cable solutions for integrated systems aids large-scale installations. Additionally, integrating into the wider grid network means we also supply a wide range of bare copper conductors, low voltage, and medium voltage cables connecting the solar installation to substations and to the power grid, including utility DNO-approved cables.
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