Introduction to solar cables
We learnt that solar panels generate electricity from sunlight, which then travels to a solar inverter. Electricity in a solar PV system travels around due to the PV system being interconnected through a series of solar cables and wiring works.
Solar cabling or wiring links an entire solar PV system together. It allows the transportation of electricity to travel from your solar panels to solar inverters and other components of a solar PV system till it reaches your home’s power sockets. It is especially important to get cabling or wiring works done right, as a small wire is prone to overheating if the flow of electricity going through it is too great. Overheating may cause a few issues like lower electricity generation or even a fire.
Why are solar cables & wiring works so important?
They connect each solar PV system’s component to each other. Without them; data & energy would not flow through to the rest of the solar PV system.
Solar cables may look the same but are different from your usual cables. Solar cables withstand outdoor elements like heat, UV and more. Apart from that, solar cables are manufactured to optimize the travel of electricity and minimize losses. Resulting in more electricity generated from a solar PV system.