Belden announces PV solar cables

October 06, 2009
Belden

October 6, 2009 - Belden announces a family of Solar Cables designed to support renewable energy initiatives. The cables are UL Type PV approved (UL 4703 USE-2 Rated) for use as the interconnection wiring of grounded and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems (Section 630.31). Belden Solar Cables link together the solar panels found on solar farms, making the cables key to the transmission of electric energy from the solar panels to the transformers at the local energy storage substation and ultimately to the power grid and its commercial and residential electricity users. Belden’s new Solar Cable family features:

18 to 8 AWG, single soft annealed tinned stranded copper conductors

XLPE insulation and sunlight-resistant Black PVC jackets

Temperature rating from -40 degrees C to 90 degrees C

Maximum Operating Voltage; 600 or 1000 VRMS (UL PV) or 1000 VRMS (CSA RW 90). Optional construction available for 2000 VRMS RHW-2

Standard Lengths of 1000 ft (304.8 m) and 5000 ft (609.6 m) Belden’s Solar Cables are rated UL Type PV (photovoltaic) UL 4703 and USE-2. The cables meet VW-1 flame test, are CE approved and RoHS compliant.

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