Solar energy technology has become one of the leading green energy technologies all over the world now. Solar energy or photovoltaic (PV) is widely used worldwide, and the demand for solar cables and components is also increasing.
Solar cables, also called (photovoltaic) pv cables, are interconnection cables for photovoltaic power generation. Solar cables interconnect solar panels and other electrical components of photovoltaic systems. ZION'S solar cables are designed to be UV and weather-resistant (high-temperature resistance, lowtemperature
resistance). Trusted by customers around the world. Solar cable is a type of electrical cable that is specifically designed for use in photovoltaic (PV) power systems. These cables are used to connect the various components of a solar power system, such as solar panels, charge controllers, inverters, and batteries.
Solar cables are designed to withstand the harsh outdoor environment in which they are used and must be able to handle high temperatures, UV radiation, and other environmental factors. They must also be able to handle high electrical currents and the varying voltage levels that are generated by solar panels.
Solar cables are made from high-quality, flame-retardant materials, and must meet strict electrical and safety standards to ensure reliable and safe operation of photovoltaic power systems. The size and specifications of the cable used in a solar power system will depend on the specific requirements of the system, including the number of solar panels, the voltage and current levels, and the length of the cable runs.
EU EN standards
One is 2 PFG 1169 / 08.2007. The specifications and models of photovoltaic cables produced by this standard are:
PV1-F (1.5/2.5/4.0/6.0/10/16/25mm2, etc.) The most widely used, the price is affordable ;
The second is EN50618:2014; the specifications and models of photovoltaic cables produced by this standard are:
H1Z2Z2-K (1.5/2.5/4.0/6.0/10/16/25mm2, etc.), the central area of use is Europe. This standard has higher environmental protection requirements,
and the price is also higher.
UL USA standards
UL 4703 products are photovoltaic wires used as wiring for solar panels as the interconnection wiring of grounded and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems. This type of building wire is rated for 90C, 105C, 125C, and 150C dry or 90C wet, 600V, 1000V, or 2000V.
Cable Structure
Conductor: Annealed Electro-Tinned fine copper strands (bunched to meet class 5 flexibility as per IEC 60228/VDE 0295)
Insulation: XLPO
Jacket: UV resistant, cross linkable, halogen free, flame retardant compound
The most used model
4.0mm2
6.0mm2
10.0mm2
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Solar cable and photovoltaic cable are classified into various types according to different requirements.
Classified by conductor size
Mainly types:
1,5mm2 / 2,5mm2 / 4,0mm2 / 6,0mm2 / 10,0mm2 / 16,0mm2 / 25,0mm2 / 35,0mm2......
Part No. | Size | Conductor | Insulation | Jacket | OD of | Conductor | Current |
(mm2) | n×mm | mm | mm | mm | Ω/km | A | |
7194000 | 1.5 | 30×0.25 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 4.9±0.2 | 13.7 | 30 |
7194001 | 2.5 | 50×0.25 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 5.5±0.2 | 8.21 | 41 |
7194002 | 4.0 | 56×0.30 | 0.75 | 1.05 | 6.20±0.2 | 5.09 | 55 |
7194003 | 6.0 | 84×0.30 | 0.75 | 1.05 | 7.0±0.2 | 3.39 | 70 |
7194004 | 10.0 | 80×0.40 | 0.90 | 1.20 | 8.30±0.3 | 1.95 | 98 |
7194005 | 16.0 | 128×0.40 | 0.90 | 1.20 | 9.45±0.2 | 1.24 | 132 |
7194006 | 25.0 | 200×0.40 | 0.90 | 1.20 | 10.75±0.2 | 0.795 | 250 |
Cable diameters are subject to ±5% manufacturing tolerance | |||||||
Part No. | Size | Conductor | Insulation | Jacket | OD of | Conductor | Current |
(mm2) | n×mm | mm | mm | mm | Ω/km | A | |
7194101 | 2×1.5 | 30×0.25 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 4.9×9.9 | 13.7 | 30 |
7194102 | 2×2.5 | 50×0.25 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 5.5×11 | 8.21 | 41 |
7194103 | 2×4.0 | 56×0.30 | 0.75 | 1.05 | 6.20×12.3 | 5.09 | 55 |
7194104 | 2×6.0 | 84×0.30 | 0.75 | 1.05 | 7.0×14.5 | 3.39 | 70 |
7194105 | 2×10.0 | 80×0.40 | 0.90 | 1.20 | 8.30×17.8 | 1.95 | 98 |
Cable diameters are subject to ±5% manufacturing tolerance | |||||||
Mainly types:
18AWG / 16 AWG / 14AWG / 12AWG / 10AWG / 8AWG......
Part No. | Size | Conductor | Insulation | Jacket | OD of | Current | Service |
AWG | n×AWG | Inch | Inch | Inch | A | Year | |
7194201 | 10 | 65×28 | 0.047 | 0.031 | 0.276 | 55 | 25 |
7194202 | 12 | 65×30 | 0.047 | 0.031 | 0.251 | 40 | 25 |
7194203 | 14 | 41×30 | 0.047 | 0.031 | 0.231 | 35 | 25 |
7194204 | 16 | 26×30 | 0.047 | 0.031 | 0.216 | 24 | 25 |
Cable diameters are subject to ±5% manufacturing tolerance | |||||||
Part No. | Size | Conductor | Insulation | Jacket | OD of | Current | Service |
AWG | n×mm | mm | mm | mm | A | Year | |
7194201 | 10 | 65×0.32 | 1.23 | 0.80 | 7.03±0.2 | 55 | 25 |
7194202 | 12 | 65×0.25 | 1.23 | 0.80 | 6.40±0.2 | 40 | 25 |
7194203 | 14 | 41×0.25 | 1.23 | 0.80 | 5.89±0.2 | 35 | 25 |
7194204 | 16 | 26×0.25 | 1.23 | 0.80 | 5.49±0.2 | 24 | 25 |
Cable diameters are subject to ±5% manufacturing tolerance | |||||||
Classified by shape:
Single Solar cable / Twin Solar Cable
Classified by test starndard (Organization)
H1Z2Z2-K (PV1-F): TUV
Electrical properties | |
Nominal Voltage: | PV1-F: DC 1.0KV AC 0.6/1.0KV |
Ambient Temperature: | -40℃~+90℃ |
Max.Temperature at conductor: | +120℃ |
Service life: | >25 years ( -40℃~+90℃) |
Insulation resistance (70℃)(MΩ-km): | ≥1000 |
Withstand voltage(V/5min) | AC6500 |
Speak voltage(V/5min) | AC6500 |
Min bending radius(mm) | 5*D |
UL4703: UL
Electrical properties | |
Ambient Temperature: | -40℃~+90℃ |
Max.Temperature at conductor: | +120℃ |
Service life: | >25 years ( -40℃~+90℃) |
Insulation resistance (90℃) | ≥1011 |
Withstand voltage(V/5min) | AC6500 |
Speak voltage(V/5min) | AC6500 |
Min bending radius(mm) | 5*D |
The main parameters of solar cable and photovoltaic cable
Main performance parameter of finished cable | |
Voltage test of finished cable | |
Min.time of dipping in water | ≥1(h) |
Testing voltage (AC) | 6500(V) |
Min.voltage applying time at one time | 5(min) |
Test result | no breakdown |
Sheated surface resistance | |
Length of specimen: | 250mm |
Test result | ≥109Ω |
Penetrate the insulation resistance | |
Temperature | 20℃ |
Test result | ≥1014Ω |
High temperature stress | |
Temperature | 140℃ |
A: with 1.2 Voltage test | A: No breakdown |
B: deep pressure | B: Wall thickness 50% |
Damp-heat test | |
Temperature | 90℃ |
Humidity | 0.85 |
Aging before and after the tenslle strength of Change | ≤30% |
Aging before and after the elongation at break of Change | ≤-30% |
Acid-alkali Resistance | |
Min.time of dipping in | 168h |
Aging before and after the tensile strength of Change | ≤-30% |
Elongation | ≥100 |
Low-temperature bending | |
Temperature | -40℃ |
Time | 16h |
Test result | No crack |
Ozone resistance | |
Ozeone concentration % | (200±50)x10-6 |
Time | 72h |
Test result | No crack |
Heat schrinkable jacket test | |
Test result | ≤2% |
Flame retardant-Vertical burn | |
Flxture on the lower edge from the starting point and carbonization | ≥50mm |
Burning fuel downward from the lower edge of bottom fixture | ≤540mm |
Halogen content of non-metallic materials | |
Test result | |
Chlorine and bromine content | HCL≤0.5HBr≤0.5% |
Fluoride content | F≤0.1% |
The inner layer of insulation and sheath of the mechanical properties | |
Test result | |
Aging before tensile strength | 8.0N/mm² |
Aging before elongation | 1.25 |
Aging before and after the tensile strength of change | -30% |
Aging before and after the elongation at break of change | -30% |
Hot extension | |
Temperature | 200℃ |
Test result-The inner layer of insulation and sheath | |
Elongation under load | ≤100% |
Elongation after unloading | ≤25% |