A good solar PV cable RFQ should include more than cable size and quantity. To receive an accurate quotation, buyers should specify the required standard, conductor size, voltage rating, color, application position, installation route, quantity, packing length, marking requirement and document needs. EPC buyers should also attach the cable schedule or drawing when available. Distributors should add target market, preferred packaging and whether samples or certificates are needed before bulk order.
What should be included in a solar PV cable RFQ?
The RFQ should let the supplier identify the exact cable family, construction direction, packing and document needs. This reduces back-and-forth and prevents a quote that cannot be used for project approval.
| RFQ field | Required? | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Cable type | Yes | H1Z2Z2-K / PV1-F / UL 4703 |
| Conductor size | Yes | 4mm², 6mm², 10mm², 16AWG |
| Voltage rating | Yes | As project/tender requires |
| Color | Yes | Red / black or custom |
| Quantity | Yes | Total meters, coils or drums |
| Installation route | Recommended | Rooftop, tray, outdoor, conduit |
| Application position | Recommended | Module, string, combiner, inverter |
| Packing | Recommended | Drum, coil, box, cut length |
| Documents | If required | Datasheet, certificate, test report |
| Drawing / schedule | If available | PDF, Excel or project BOM |
How EPC and distributor RFQs differ
EPC buyers usually focus on project compliance and route fit. Distributors usually care more about target market, stock logic, packing and repeatable ordering.
| Buyer type | RFQ focus | Extra information needed |
|---|---|---|
| EPC contractor | Project compliance and route fit | Drawings, cable schedule, installation route |
| Distributor | Market stock and resale | Standard lengths, packing, labels, target market |
| OEM buyer | Branding and repeat order | Marking, private label, carton/drum design |
| Installer | Field installation practicality | Cable length, connector need, delivery split |
Which documents should buyers request?
Documents should match the exact quoted cable. If the buyer needs approval documents, ask for them at quotation stage rather than after the purchase order.
| Document | When needed |
|---|---|
| Product datasheet | Almost every formal RFQ |
| Certificate | When tender or market requires it |
| Test report | When buyer needs technical validation |
| Packing list | For export and logistics planning |
| Cable marking confirmation | For distributor / OEM order |
| Sample approval | Before repeated bulk order |
Related ZION products and solution pages
Solar Cable Product Category
Main product family for solar PV DC cable quotation and selection.
Solar PV Cable Solution
Helps buyers define standard, voltage, route and cable-size requirements.
Product Catalogs
Catalog page for cable documents when buyers need product references before inquiry.
Procurement note
A quotation based only on “6mm² solar cable” can be fast, but it may not be accurate enough for approval, stocking or project execution. Add standard, voltage, route, quantity, packing and documents before comparing suppliers.
- Attach drawings or cable schedules when available.
- State target market for distributor orders.
- Ask for document availability before purchase.
- Define packing length and labeling early.
FAQ
What information is required for a solar cable quotation?
At minimum, provide cable standard, size, voltage, color, quantity and application. Route, packing and document requirements help improve quotation accuracy.
Can I request quotation only by saying “6mm² solar cable”?
You can, but the quotation may be incomplete or inaccurate. The supplier still needs standard, voltage, color, quantity, packing and market requirement.
Should distributors include target market in RFQ?
Yes. Target market helps the supplier recommend the correct standard, marking, packing and document direction.
Should EPC buyers attach drawings?
Yes, if available. Drawings and cable schedules reduce misunderstanding about route length, cable type and installation condition.
Can ZION provide samples before bulk order?
Sample support can be discussed based on product type and buyer requirement. It should be requested clearly in the RFQ.
What documents should I ask for?
Ask for datasheet first. Certificates, test reports and packing documents should be requested when required by tender, customs, distributor approval or project owner.
Sources and references
Use ZION product pages and buyer-provided drawings. Do not promise certificates, delivery time, MOQ or price without internal confirmation.
