Solar PV Cable Overview
Application:
cables for solar panels widely used in indoor and outdoor solar power systems for electrical installations.
Features:
Low smoke, halogen-free
Excellent resistance to cold, UV, ozone, and weather
Flame-retardant, cut-resistant, penetration-resistant
Protection level: Class II
Rated temperature: -40°C to +90°C
Max conductor temp: 120°C (200°C for 5s short-circuit)
Rated voltage: AC 0.6/1kV, DC 1.8kV
Design lifespan: 25 years
Solar PV Cable
Structure:
Conductor: Tinned copper, 2.5–16 mm² (PV1-F or PV wire)
Insulation & Sheath: Halogen-free, ≥0.5 mm thick
Material: Irradiation-crosslinked halogen-free polyolefin, ROHS compliant
Solar PV Cable
Marking Example:
“2Pfg 1169 PV1-F 1×4.0mm²”, print spacing ≤550mm
Ampacity (4.0 mm² cable @ 60°C ambient):
In air: 55A
On surface: 52A
Multi-cable surface: 44A
Solar PV Cable
Electrical Performance:
DC resistance ≤5.09 Ω/km @ 20°C
Insulation resistance ≥10¹⁴ Ω·cm (20°C), ≥10¹¹ Ω·cm (90°C)
Jacket surface resistance ≥10⁹ Ω
Water immersion voltage test: 6.5kV AC or 15kV DC – no breakdown
Long-term DC voltage endurance: 0.9kV in 3% NaCl solution for 240h – no breakdown
