{"id":6135,"date":"2022-11-12T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-12T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/cables-para-instalaciones-fotovoltaicas\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T08:28:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T08:28:17","slug":"cables-for-photovoltaic-installations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\/","title":{"rendered":"Cables for photovoltaic installations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solar cables are key in a photovoltaic installation, whether in large installations on solar farms or in smaller photovoltaic installations in domestic self consumption solar systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34e8d4dfe45\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">INDEX<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34e8d4dfe45\" checked \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\/#high-performance-cables-designed-for-photovoltaic-installations\" >HIGH PERFORMANCE CABLES DESIGNED FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\/#solar-cables-frim-panel-to-stringbox\" >SOLAR CABLES FRIM PANEL TO STRINGBOX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\/#medium-voltage-cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\" >MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\/#aluminium-cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\" >ALUMINIUM CABLES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\/#auxiliary-cables-for-solar-farms\" >AUXILIARY CABLES FOR SOLAR FARMS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\/#solar-cables-for-domestic-self-consumptions-installations\" >SOLAR CABLES FOR DOMESTIC SELF-CONSUMPTIONS INSTALLATIONS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\/#considerations-when-choosing-a-photovoltaic-cable\" >CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A PHOTOVOLTAIC CABLE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\/#demanding-conditions-that-the-photovoltaic-installations-must-withstand\" >DEMANDING CONDITIONS THAT THE PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS MUST WITHSTAND<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\/#good-dielectric-strength-low-loss-factor-and-high-insulation-resistance\" >GOOD DIELECTRIC STRENGTH, LOW LOSS FACTOR AND HIGH INSULATION RESISTANCE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\/#top-cable-a-complete-supplier-for-photovoltaic-installations\" >TOP CABLE, A COMPLETE SUPPLIER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"high-performance-cables-designed-for-photovoltaic-installations\"><\/span>HIGH PERFORMANCE CABLES DESIGNED FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In large solar farms, sun energy is directly transformed into electrical energy. These cables are suitable for use at high temperatures and all kinds of weather conditions. Since the cable volume in these installations is quite high, it <strong>is essential to use the appropriate cables with the maximum performance, and make sure they comply with the new 1500V <a href=\"https:\/\/www.une.org\/encuentra-tu-norma\/busca-tu-norma\/norma?c=N0054621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EN 50618 standard<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-14771 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/parking-topcable.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"460\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-14771 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/parking-topcable.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/parking-topcable.png 810w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/parking-topcable-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/parking-topcable-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/parking-topcable-624x354.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/noscript><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"solar-cables-frim-panel-to-stringbox\"><\/span>SOLAR CABLES FRIM PANEL TO STRINGBOX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topsolar-pv-zz-f-h1z2z2-k\/\">TOPSOLAR PV cable H1Z2Z2-K<\/a> 1.5\/1.5 (1.8) kV DC has been specifically <strong>designed to withstand the most demanding conditions between the panels and the LV DC network<\/strong> of a solar installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<strong> H1Z2Z2-K TOPSOLAR PV cable<\/strong>, <span lang=\"EN-US\">designed<\/span> <span lang=\"EN-US\">according to EN 50618 and IEC 62930 standards,<\/span> consists of a tinned copper conductor (required by standards), a halogen-free insulation (LSZHF) and a low-smoke rubber sheath. These are its most representative features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uv.png\" alt=\"Rayos ultravioleta\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15217 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uv.png\" alt=\"Rayos ultravioleta\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15217 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uv.png 600w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uv-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uv-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uv-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uv-624x624.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">UV-resistant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-38.png\" alt=\"CPR\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15184 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-38.png\" alt=\"CPR\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15184 lazyload\"><\/noscript><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Low-smoke halogen-free cables (CPR European Construction Products Regulation: Cca -s1b, d2, a1)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tuv.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15212 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tuv.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15212 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tuv.png 600w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tuv-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tuv-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tuv-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tuv-624x624.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">T\u00dcV certificate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iconos-specs-06.png\" alt=\"Temperatura\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15139 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iconos-specs-06.png\" alt=\"Temperatura\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15139 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iconos-specs-06.png 778w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iconos-specs-06-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iconos-specs-06-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iconos-specs-06-624x624.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Their admissible intensity is higher, with the same cross-section, than conventional cables, allowing conductor temperatures of up to 120\u00baC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/years.png\" alt=\"30 a\u00f1os\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15222 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/years.png\" alt=\"30 a\u00f1os\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15222 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/years.png 600w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/years-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/years-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/years-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/years-624x624.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30 years lifespan at 90\u00baC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/flex.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15207 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/flex.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15207 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/flex.png 600w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/flex-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/flex-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/flex-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/flex-624x624.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Its extraordinary flexibility and reduced diameter eases installation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-162.png\" alt=\"m\u00f3biles\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15164 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-162.png\" alt=\"m\u00f3biles\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15164 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-162.png 1182w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-162-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-162-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-162-768x769.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-162-624x625.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Solar cables are best for mobile service. The use of solar trackers is frequent to make the most of solar radiation. In these cases, the connection cables between the mobile structures and the fixed parts are subject to movement, making conventional cables unsuitable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-146.png\" alt=\"Compatibles\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15159 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-146.png\" alt=\"Compatibles\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15159 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-146.png 1182w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-146-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-146-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-146-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-146-624x624.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Solar cables are compatible with most renowned connectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-190.png\" alt=\"Sumergible\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15179 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-190.png\" alt=\"Sumergible\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15179 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-190.png 1182w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-190-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-190-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-190-768x769.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icons-topcable-190-624x625.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">They can be installed permanently immersed in water (AD8)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Solar cables features<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"medium-voltage-cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\"><\/span>MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS &nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medium voltage and aluminium cables <strong>go from the transformer to the electrical distribution network.<\/strong> Top Cable can offer a wide range of Medium Voltage cables for solar farms, certified by the main electricity companies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>XLPE cables (insulated in cross-linked polyethylene)<\/strong> such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/x-volt-al-ol-2ol-rhz1-as\/\">X-VOLT RHZ1<\/a> cables, which provide a great insulation resistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3d-xvolt-rhz1-as-al.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17947 lazyload\" style=\"width:1016px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"909\" height=\"177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3d-xvolt-rhz1-as-al.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17947 lazyload\" style=\"width:1016px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3d-xvolt-rhz1-as-al.jpg 909w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3d-xvolt-rhz1-as-al-300x58.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3d-xvolt-rhz1-as-al-768x150.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HEPR cables (insulated with ethylene propylene),<\/strong> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/x-volt-al-ol-heprz1-as\/\">X-VOLT AL (-OL) HEPRZ1 (AS)<\/a> cables, which withstand continuous operating temperatures of 105\u00baC, providing excellent resistance to thermal ageing and partial discharges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In both cases, MV cables can include sealing elements in the screen, which prevent the longitudinal propagation of moisture in the event of outer sheath perforation and\/or elements for the longitudinal sealing of the conductor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"aluminium-cables-for-photovoltaic-installations\"><\/span>ALUMINIUM CABLES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topsolar-pv-al-1500v\/\">TOPSOLAR PV AL 1500 V.<\/a> This cable has a class 2 aluminium conductor, XLPE insulation and PVC outher sheath. It is a UV resistant cable, with an operating temperature of 90\u00baC and can be installed totally submerged in water (AD8).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topsolar-pv-awa-swa-al-1500v\/\">TOPSOLAR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topsolar-pv-awa-swa-al-1500v\/\"> PV AWA\/SWA AL 1500 V<\/a><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topsolar-pv-awa-swa-al-1500v\/\">.<\/a> <\/b>It&#8217;s an aluminium (single-core) or galvanized wire armour (multicores) cable, has a class 2 aluminium conductor, XLPE insulation and special UV resistant PVC. Has the impact resistance AG4 (High severity) and an operating temperature of 90\u00baC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topsolar-pv-lszh-al-1500-v-heavy-duty\/\">TOPSOLAR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> PV LSZH Al 1500 V HEAVY DUTY<\/a><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">. <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">This cable has a class 2 aluminium conductor, XLPE insulation and PVC outher sheath. It is a UV resistant halogen free cable, with an operating temperature of 90\u00baC and can be installed totally submerged in water (AD8) and can be directly buried in most soils.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5962 lazyload\" alt=\"Planning and designing a PV Plant\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/esquema-planta-foltovoltaica-o-solar.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5962 lazyload\" alt=\"Planning and designing a PV Plant\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/esquema-planta-foltovoltaica-o-solar.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/esquema-planta-foltovoltaica-o-solar.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/esquema-planta-foltovoltaica-o-solar-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/esquema-planta-foltovoltaica-o-solar-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/esquema-planta-foltovoltaica-o-solar-624x346.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Planning and designing a PV Plant<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"auxiliary-cables-for-solar-farms\"><\/span>AUXILIARY CABLES FOR SOLAR FARMS <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top Cable also has a wide range of <strong>cables for auxiliary installations in solar farms<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topflex-v-k-h05v-k-and-h07v-k\/\">Topflex H07V-K<\/a> (<strong>yellow\/green<\/strong>) (or its halogen-free version <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/toxfree-zh-es05z1-k-and-h07z1-k-as\/\">Toxfree ES07Z1-K (AS)<\/a> ) for earthing all panel structures. Has been specially designed for installations that require a flexible cable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/powerflex-rv-k\/\">Powerflex RV-K<\/a> (or its halogen-free version <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/toxfree-zh-rz1-k-as\/\">Toxfree RZ1-K (AS)<\/a> ) for <strong>closed circuit television and tracker engine supply systems<\/strong>, in the case of installation with trackers. It&#8217;s an industrial flexible cable for power transmission and can withstand damp conditions including total immersion in water (AD8).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/toxfree-zh-outdoor-h07z1-k-as-cu-sn\/\">TOXFREE ZH OUTDOOR H07Z1-K (AS) Cu\/Sn<\/a>. A solar grounding cable, with tinned copper conductor. Has a class 5 in flexibility, and an operating temperature of 70\u00baC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FTP\/UTP Category 6 cables and single-mode and multimode fiber optic cables<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"solar-cables-for-domestic-self-consumptions-installations\"><\/span>SOLAR CABLES FOR DOMESTIC SELF-CONSUMPTIONS INSTALLATIONS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topsolar-pv-zz-f-h1z2z2-k\/\">TOPSOLAR PV H1Z2Z2-K<\/a> <strong>1.5\/1.5 (1.8) kV DC<\/strong> cable -that we saw at the beginning of this article- is, without doubt, the most suitable cable for a domestic photovoltaic installation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For its <strong>excellent photovoltaic electrical performance<\/strong> and its <strong>extreme flexibility<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because it is a <strong>halogen-free solar cable that complies with the European Construction<\/strong> Products Regulation (<strong>CPR: Cca -s1b, d2, a1)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because it is <strong>T\u00dcV certified.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because it has a <strong>30 years lifespan at 90\u00baC.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/topsolar-pv-h1z2z2-k-cca-copia-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"H1Z2Z2-K\" class=\"wp-image-14741 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/topsolar-pv-h1z2z2-k-cca-copia-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"H1Z2Z2-K\" class=\"wp-image-14741 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/topsolar-pv-h1z2z2-k-cca-copia-scaled.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/topsolar-pv-h1z2z2-k-cca-copia-300x17.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/topsolar-pv-h1z2z2-k-cca-copia-1024x59.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/topsolar-pv-h1z2z2-k-cca-copia-768x44.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/topsolar-pv-h1z2z2-k-cca-copia-624x36.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"considerations-when-choosing-a-photovoltaic-cable\"><\/span>CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A PHOTOVOLTAIC CABLE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Electrical wiring is one of the photovoltaic installations key points. The correct cable selection will optimize the performance of the solar garden in the short, medium and long term.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"demanding-conditions-that-the-photovoltaic-installations-must-withstand\"><\/span>DEMANDING CONDITIONS THAT THE PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS MUST WITHSTAND<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>connection cable<\/strong> that connects <strong>the panels and the DC Low Voltage<\/strong> network in photovoltaic installations has to withstand the most demanding conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a <strong>useful life of 30 years at 90 \u00b0 C.<\/strong> Able to withstand up to 120 \u00b0 C permanently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its<strong> admissible intensity must be higher<\/strong>, with equal section, to conventional cables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It must be a cable suitable for mobile service.<\/strong> It is common to use&nbsp;trackers in order to maximize solar radiation. Do not forget that in these cases the connection cables between the mobile structures and the fixed parts are subject to movement. Conventional cables are not suitable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More comfortable to install due to its <strong>extraordinary flexibility and reduced diameter<\/strong>. The recommended cable is formed by a class 5 flexible tinned copper conductor, high-quality ethylene propylene insulation and covered with ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA). Its small outer diameter makes the cable more manageable and occupies less space in the pipes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, it is not mandatory but it is very convenient that the photovoltaic cable offers the <strong>guarantee<\/strong> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuv.com\/spain\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">T\u00dcV certificate.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topsolar-pv-zz-f-h1z2z2-k\/\">TOPSOLAR PV H1Z2Z2-K<\/a> has been specifically designed for the connection of panels in solar farms, so it has all the features mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"good-dielectric-strength-low-loss-factor-and-high-insulation-resistance\"><\/span>GOOD DIELECTRIC STRENGTH, LOW LOSS FACTOR AND HIGH INSULATION RESISTANCE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for the <strong>cables for Medium Voltage network in a photovoltaic installation.<\/strong> Whether the cable is XLPE (insulated with cross-linked polyethene) or HEPR (ethylene propylene). It is very convenient that its external semiconductor layer is separable. Given that its easy extraction is a critical factor when it comes to correctly prepare the tips of the cable for the splice manufacture or terminals. Also constituting a significant saving of time for the installer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medium voltage cables with XLPE insulation<\/strong> are characterized by <strong>good dielectric strength, low loss factor, and high insulation resistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medium voltage cables insulated with HEPR rubber<\/strong>&nbsp;can withstand continuous operating temperatures up to 105 \u00b0 C. These also present very <strong>good resistance to thermal ageing and partial discharges.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In both cases, the cables can include sealing elements on the screen.<\/strong>&nbsp;These prevent longitudinal humidity propagation. In case of perforation of the cover and\/or the elements for the longitudinal sealing of the conductor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"top-cable-a-complete-supplier-for-photovoltaic-installations\"><\/span>TOP CABLE, A COMPLETE SUPPLIER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top Cable is an integral <strong>manufacturer and supplier of solar cables<\/strong> in photovoltaic installations of any size anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Has a wide range of solar wiring. Do not hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/contact\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact<\/a> our sales team to find the cable that best suits your project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solar cables are key in a photovoltaic installation, whether in large installations on solar farms or in smaller photovoltaic installations in domestic self consumption solar systems. HIGH PERFORMANCE CABLES DESIGNED FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS In large solar farms, sun energy is directly transformed into electrical energy. 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