Cables and Wires https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/category/components-products/cable-wire/ Covering the world of solar power technology, development and installation. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:29:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-solar-power-world-online-32x32.png Cables and Wires https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/category/components-products/cable-wire/ 32 32 Stäubli unveils large-format PV connectors https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/staubli-unveils-connectors-for-large-format-solar-panels/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/staubli-unveils-connectors-for-large-format-solar-panels/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:15:15 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=107167 Stäubli Electrical Connectors has introduced a new product family of large-format PV cable connectors. The new BosCon connectors are fully cULus listed to UL 6703 and CSA C22.2 182.5, “Connectors for use in Photovoltaic Systems.” They are designed for carrying high current in harsh and outdoor environments in the PV energy and EV industries. BosCon…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/staubli-unveils-connectors-for-large-format-solar-panels/feed/ 0 Amphenol releases RadCrimp for solar project splice connections https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/amphenol-releases-radcrimp-for-solar-project-splice-connections/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/amphenol-releases-radcrimp-for-solar-project-splice-connections/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:43:15 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106961 Amphenol Industrial Operations, an interconnect systems specialist, introduced its RadCrimp for 8~6 American Wire Gage (AWG), as the latest installment in its series of solar splice connectors. The new product, developed in partnership with Melni Technologies, was devised to improve crimp reliability in the field, while helping to reduce the amount of failures that are…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/amphenol-releases-radcrimp-for-solar-project-splice-connections/feed/ 0 Solar Power World opens submission period for new Top Products contest https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/07/solar-power-world-opens-submission-period-for-new-top-products-contest/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/07/solar-power-world-opens-submission-period-for-new-top-products-contest/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:00:31 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106454 Solar Power World, the premier media outlet for the U.S. solar market and publisher of the annual Top Solar Contractors List, is proud to unveil a new awards program for the U.S. solar and storage industry: Top Products presented by Solar Power World. Submissions for the inaugural contest are now being accepted online. “The solar industry is…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/07/solar-power-world-opens-submission-period-for-new-top-products-contest/feed/ 0 K2 Systems develops wire clip for railed and rail-less PV projects https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/k2-systems-develops-wire-clip-for-railed-and-rail-less-pv-projects/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/k2-systems-develops-wire-clip-for-railed-and-rail-less-pv-projects/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 17:35:55 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106030 Solar racking company K2 Systems unveiled its latest product, a wire management clip capable of working on both railed and rail-less solar systems. The K2 4 Wire Dragon Clip is designed replace zip ties or various cable clips. Its design allows it to attach directly to the PV module frame. Key features of the K2…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/k2-systems-develops-wire-clip-for-railed-and-rail-less-pv-projects/feed/ 0 How to choose safer string harnesses for solar projects https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/how-to-choose-safer-string-harnesses-for-solar-projects/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/how-to-choose-safer-string-harnesses-for-solar-projects/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 12:45:13 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106017 Improperly implemented PV string harnesses can cause down time, delays and replacement hassles. At their worst, they can present dire safety risks. Here’s what you should know to maximize their performance and safety. Pressured by project economics, many folks try to cut solar power system costs where they can. Often overlooked, photovoltaic (PV) wiring string…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/how-to-choose-safer-string-harnesses-for-solar-projects/feed/ 0 Affordable Wire Management approved to work with Sungrow’s 4.4-MW inverter https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/affordable-wire-management-approved-sungrow-inverter/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/affordable-wire-management-approved-sungrow-inverter/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 17:05:58 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105994 Affordable Wire Management (AWM) announced the company has achieved a 630 A rating from the Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC), a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). AWM’s CMS is the first in the industry to achieve this rating, qualifying their offerings to support Sungrow’s recently released 4.4-MW SG4400UD-MV modular inverter in North America. “Sungrow’s 4.4-MW…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/affordable-wire-management-approved-sungrow-inverter/feed/ 0 RP to distribute Huaxing solar cable and wire products to US market https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/rp-to-distribute-huaxing-solar-cable-and-wire-products-to-us-market/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/rp-to-distribute-huaxing-solar-cable-and-wire-products-to-us-market/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 15:23:16 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105783 Utility-scale distributor RP, formerly known as RPCS, will be the exclusive distribution partner of Huaxing Cable USA products to the United States. Huaxing of China offers lines of UL-certified conductors, PV wire, MV cable and concentric cable. “Between the policy tailwinds provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and soaring load growth projections, we see an…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/rp-to-distribute-huaxing-solar-cable-and-wire-products-to-us-market/feed/ 0 Stäubli to expand solar component manufacturing capacity in the US https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/staubli-to-expand-solar-component-manufacturing-capacity-south-carolina/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/staubli-to-expand-solar-component-manufacturing-capacity-south-carolina/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:38:38 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105756 Stäubli North America, manufacturer of the popular MC4 connector, announced it plans to expand its manufacturing and assembly operations in South Carolina and California. The company first established its North American presence in 1980 in Duncan, South Carolina. Today, the 103,000-ft2 facility houses manufacturing, logistics and personnel to operate and support the company’s different divisions.…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/staubli-to-expand-solar-component-manufacturing-capacity-south-carolina/feed/ 0 CAB Solar expands Pennsylvania cable management manufacturing facilities https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/cab-solar-expands-pennsylvania-cable-management-manufacturing-facilities/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/cab-solar-expands-pennsylvania-cable-management-manufacturing-facilities/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:24:29 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105496 Cable management system manufacturer CAB Solar has completed two facility expansions at the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped (CCABH) in Johnstown and Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. Both projects expanded manufacturing capacity and provided additional space for future growth, due to an ongoing and increasing demand for CAB Solar products. These projects focused on enhancing…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/cab-solar-expands-pennsylvania-cable-management-manufacturing-facilities/feed/ 0 Shoals patent infringement complaints continue way through courts https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/03/shoals-patent-infringement-complaints-continue-way-through-courts/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/03/shoals-patent-infringement-complaints-continue-way-through-courts/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:58:14 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105330 Electrical balance of systems solution provider Shoals Technologies Group filed patent infringement complaints in 2023 against Hikam America and Voltage, alleging that the two companies were importing infringing products into the United States under Sec. 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Shoals said the companies were infringing on patents for solar panel connectors (U.S.…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/03/shoals-patent-infringement-complaints-continue-way-through-courts/feed/ 0 Installation tips: EZ Solar has some thoughts on rooftop wire management https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/03/installation-tips-ez-solar-has-some-thoughts-on-rooftop-wire-management/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/03/installation-tips-ez-solar-has-some-thoughts-on-rooftop-wire-management/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:37:30 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105110 For insight into the “balance of system component” segment, SPW talked with Ben Wade, founder and CEO of EZ Solar Products, to learn more about cable and wire management on rooftops. Are cable zip ties a viable option for cable management? While plastic zip ties can be a cheap and convenient option in the beginning,…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/03/installation-tips-ez-solar-has-some-thoughts-on-rooftop-wire-management/feed/ 0 Installation tips: Gripple says gloves and glasses are your best friend when working with big cable runs https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/03/installation-tips-gripple-says-gloves-and-glasses-are-your-best-friend-when-working-with-big-cable-runs/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/03/installation-tips-gripple-says-gloves-and-glasses-are-your-best-friend-when-working-with-big-cable-runs/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:37:11 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105113 For insight into the “balance of system component” segment, SPW talked with Dean Barlow, group product manager at Gripple, to learn more about big cables on big solar projects and how best to keep them moving in the right directions. What are your tools of choice for small and large cable management? When you’re handling…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/03/installation-tips-gripple-says-gloves-and-glasses-are-your-best-friend-when-working-with-big-cable-runs/feed/ 0 AWM launches two new cable management hardware solutions https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/02/awm-launches-two-new-cable-management-hardware-solutions/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/02/awm-launches-two-new-cable-management-hardware-solutions/#respond Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:34:46 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105246 Affordable Wire Management (AWM) now has two new hardware offerings: Photon Kit and Helios Beam Rod. AWM’s Photon Kit leverages winch technology with expert guidance to streamline construction and reduce labor costs during messenger cable install. Traditionally, above-ground cable management systems have required the installation and tensioning of thousands of feet of messenger cable one…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/02/awm-launches-two-new-cable-management-hardware-solutions/feed/ 0 Shoals to move eBOS manufacturing operations to new massive factory just across the street https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/02/shoals-to-move-ebos-manufacturing-operations-to-new-massive-factory-just-across-the-street/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/02/shoals-to-move-ebos-manufacturing-operations-to-new-massive-factory-just-across-the-street/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:42:23 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105171 Shoals Technologies will invest $80 million to relocate and expand its existing manufacturing and distribution operations in Tennessee. The company makes electrical balance of system products for the solar and energy storage markets, including combiner boxes, cabling, connectors and wire harnesses. Shoals will relocate its manufacturing operations to a new 638,000-ft2 plant at 1500 Shoals…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/02/shoals-to-move-ebos-manufacturing-operations-to-new-massive-factory-just-across-the-street/feed/ 0 Amphenol expands RadCrimp solar splice connector series https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/02/amphenol-expands-radcrimp-solar-splice-connector-series/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/02/amphenol-expands-radcrimp-solar-splice-connector-series/#respond Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:55:36 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105158 Amphenol Industrial Sustainable Technologies is working with Melni Technologies on an expanded line of RadCrimp solar splice connectors. The expanded series now includes connectors with current ratings of 50A for 8AWG and 65A for 6AWG cable. RadCrimp was developed to improve crimp reliability in the field, while helping to reduce the amount of crimp-related failures that are directly related…

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