Featured in Array of light for Japan – 02-2016

Refine, design and better materials

Cabling concerns: As PV cable and connector redesigns take place, more universal plug-and-play solutions are adopted, more harness pre-assembly takes place and more standardized links to junction boxes, inverters and panels are forged.

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Charles W. Thurston

12 Feb 2016

With some 4.5 million connectors and miles of wire required for each GW of solar PV installed around the world, many banks, insurance companies and O&M service providers are today demanding higher quality components. As more under-performing plants and plant failures occur, this trend will escalate, several manufacturers say. “Quality is the key concern in the …

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