Solar

OVERVIEW

Solar

To meet an ever-growing need for power, the world is increasingly turning to renewable and sustainably sourced solar energy.

Prysmian's cables are helping businesses in the renewable industry around the globe to convert this opportunity into reality.

Our technologies - which cover cables used in PV plants - support the operations of contractors and developers, grid operators, transmission, and distribution system operations, and panel makers.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

What requirements do PV cables have to meet?

Solar cables are part of the Balance of System (BOS) in a PV system and represent only 1-2% of the total installation costs. Nevertheless, they are crucial system components and it is important that they continue to function optimally so that power generation is not disrupted.

 

In July 2014, the first European standard for PV cables was published: Electrical cables for photovoltaic systems. In the Netherlands, NEN-EN 50618 has been in force since 1 January 2015 and according to NEN 1010:2015, the DC cables of a PV installation must be chosen in accordance with NEN-EN 50618.

 

NEN 1010:2015 contains regulations for the application of cable types under certain circumstances. Important environmental factors with regard to the cabling are in particular moisture, temperature and aggressive substances.

Operating temperature

The operating temperature can affect the operation of PV cables and may vary depending on the location.

 

PV cables that are exposed to direct sunlight (UV) can generate more heat by additionally heating up the cable surface. It is therefore important to choose cables with sufficient margin in the operating temperature to avoid any damage caused by extreme cold or heat. Therefore, choose cables with a temperature range of -40 ºC to +120 ºC.

Fire safety

CPR (Construction Products Regulation) is a European regulation that establishes uniform requirements for the essential characteristics and performance of construction products. Cables installed in permanent electrical installations of buildings (e.g., buildings and civil engineering works) fall under the CPR concerning their fire behavior.

NEN 8012 is the standard for fire safety, classifying cables into different (fire) classes. All cable manufacturers must provide a declaration about the fire behavior (CPR classification) of their products and include this classification as part of the CE marking. TECSUN cables are available in the Eca fire class and are self-extinguishing.

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TECSUN cables

A complete range of flexible cables for photovoltaic applications, specially developed for use on the DC side at high temperatures (+120 °C) and under all climatic conditions.

About E Path

We provide products that are the green life blood that brings energy and communications to homes, infrastructures and cities around the world.

With a business strategy consistent with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we strive to be green inside. We express this through products that when installed in homes, infrastructures and cities around the world, make these just as green inside.

E Path goes beyond cables, embracing services and projects consistent with our strategy to be a solution provider.

 

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