Solar cables for PV plants developers, contractors & integrators

Building a quality, safe and profitable solar PV plant with a good return on investment (RoI) is the most important goal of investors, project owners and developers. Solar cables only represent around 4-5% of a solar project cost, but it can have a significant impact on the power output. Cabling is often not considered to be a critical factor. However improper design and/or poor cable selection can lead to safety hazards, reduced power output, and other performance issues that may jeopardize the overall lifetime of a PV system.

On the contrary, a proper cable selection and management are vital to the health of the PV system. It contributes to minimize maintenance, optimize safety, and enable longer-lasting PV systems.

SOLAR CABLES DESIGNED ACCORDING TO EN 50818 STANDARD

Cables used in large solar farms must be designed according to EN 50618 Standard. It is essential to use cables with the highest performance to operate at full capacity despite the harsh environmental conditions in a solar plant, such as rain, sand abrasion, prolonged exposure to ozone and sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations and direct ultraviolet (UV) rays.

To maintain longevity performance and reliability of the PV system, cables must have been specifically engineered to optimize efficiency and minimize line losses. Cables in PV installations should be developed to provide excellent flexibility for extreme low weather conditions and deformation resistance during prolonged exposure at high temperatures.

TOPSOLAR^® CABLES ARE ESPECIALLY ENGINEERED TO MEET THE MOST EXIGENT SOLAR REQUIREMENTS

Top Cable has developed a range of cables specifically designed for photovoltaic applications. These provide maximum electrical performance in the extreme climatic circumstances that occur during prolonged exposure of cables in a solar farm.

UV RESISTANT DC SOLAR STRING CABLES

For solar tracking panels, our Topsolar^® H1Z2Z2-K cables have been designed with a rubber cross-linked insulation and outer sheath that makes the cable extremely flexible, as the panels will be moving along with the sun. These cables also meet the most stringent global standards for low-smoke halogen-free, fire-retardant, and low-corrosive gas emissions, are AD8, direct burial and TÜV certified according to EN 50618 and IEC 62930 Standards.  They can also be rodent and termite proof cables (on request).

ALUMINIUM PV CABLES ACCORDING TO IEC 60502-1  STANDARD

Top Cable has developed a complete range of Aluminium PV cables designed according to IEC 60502-1 standard and specifically engineered for all types of underground and open-air solar installations, that provide extra durability and prevent the premature ageing of the cable, providing longevity performance and reliability of the PV investment.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES

To connect the PV installation to substations and the power grid Top Cable can provide a complete range of high-performance Medium Voltage cables. MV cables can include sealing elements in the screen, which prevent the longitudinal propagation of moisture in the event of outer sheath perforation.

CABLES FOR AUXILIARY INSTALLATIONS IN SOLAR FARMS

Top Cable also has a wide range of best in class performance cables for auxiliary installations in solar farms, such as earthing cables for panel structures, AC power connection and fiber optic.

TOP CABLE, A RELIABLE PV CABLES MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER

At Top Cable you will find a reliable manufacturer and supplier for all cables required on floating PV installations. Our comprehensive range of solar cables covers from cable selection or design, project management with our technical expertise to logistics and after-sales service support.

Request our catalogue of Cables for PV farms or contact your local Top Cable sales representative for a quote contact us.