Featured in India's solar horizon – 08-2011

Electrical matrimony

Cables and connectors: Welded or crimped? Pre-assembled or crimping pliers? What are the potential pitfalls and dangers when connecting and after connection? Connectors and cables ought to transport the power generated, but they can contribute to power losses and are at times lethal when mishandled. A look at the role cables and connectors play in PV installations and the characteristics to keep an eye on.

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Shamsiah Ali Oettinger

02 Aug 2011

“Without cables and connectors, power plants are just dead silicon, glass and aluminum,” Guido Ege, of Lapp Group’s product management, candidly tells pv magazine . Yes, the fraction held by cables and connectors of the total system cost is small. Nevertheless, it is not a reason to dismiss them as after-thoughts because they play a …

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