6 Photovoltaic Cable Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for photovoltaic cables as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 6 photovoltaic cable manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked photovoltaic cable companies as of April, 2024: 1.Priority Wire & Cable, 2.Nexans AmerCable, 3.SUNKEAN CABLE CO,.LTD.
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What Is a Photovoltaic Cable?
A Photovoltaic Cable is a cable for photovoltaic power generation. They are also called solar cables.
Electricity produced by photovoltaic power generation is direct current electricity.
Since cables for high-voltage use are sturdy and expensive with a shielding layer, it has been common practice to design cables to use low-voltage cables, keeping the voltage as low as possible.
Since the operating voltage was specified to be less than 1,500 VDC, it is now possible to design PV equipment with voltages between 600 V and 1,500 V.
The structure has an electrical conductor that is covered with insulation and protected by an outer coating. The conductor is a soft copper wire with a cross-sectional area of 60 mm2 or less, or equivalent or stronger. The insulation must be a cross-linked polyolefin blend, cross-linked polyethylene blend, or ethylene rubber blend.
Uses of Photovoltaic Cable
Photovoltaic Cables are mainly used in photovoltaic power generation facilities.
The following are examples of applications for photovoltaic cables:
- Connection of solar panels
- Connection between PV modules and junction box
- Connection of junction box and power conditioner
Photovoltaic power generation equipment is largely divided into photovoltaic modules, junction boxes, and power conditioners.
Multiple photovoltaic modules are connected via a junction box and introduced into the power conditioner. At the power conditioner, electricity is transformed and converted to AC and connected to the power company's grid.
Nowadays, PV cables with a voltage resistance of 600 V or higher are often used for installation, and high-voltage photovoltaic cables can reduce the number of junction boxes and other components, thus lowering the total cost of a PV installation.
Principle of Photovoltaic Cables
Photovoltaic Cables consist of a conductor, insulator, and sheath.
1. Conductor
The conductor is often made of soft copper stranded wire. Thin soft copper wire or tin-plated soft copper wire is collected and twisted together in multiple layers to provide flexibility. These are typical electrical conductors used where flexibility is required.
2. Insulator
Cross-linked polyolefin is used as an insulator. Polyolefin is a polymeric material made by polymerizing olefins and alkenes. Polyethylene and polypropylene are also included in polyolefins, which are used by adding a three-dimensional network structure to improve heat resistance and chemical resistance.
3. Sheath
The sheath is the outer shell of the cable and is made of materials such as polyvinyl chloride. It is resistant to sunlight, but its weakness is that it is vulnerable to low and high temperatures. The strength of vinyl chloride against sunlight is used to protect the inner cross-linked polyolefin layer, thereby enhancing the convenience of the cable.
Types of Photovoltaic Cable
Typical types of photovoltaic cable are as follows:
1. Photovoltaic Cable
This cable uses cross-linked polyethylene for both insulation and sheath. Cross-linked polyethylene is also used for CV cables, etc., so it consists of a familiar material. Generally, products with 1,500 V withstand voltage are sold.
2. QQ Cable
This cable uses cross-linked polyolefin for both the insulation and sheath, and, like photovoltaic cable, is generally sold with a withstand voltage of 1,500 V.
3. PP Cable
This cable uses ethylene rubber for the insulation and sheath. Since the material is rubber-based, it can be applied to moving parts.
List of 6 Photovoltaic Cable Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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TATSUTA Electric Wire and Cable Co.,Ltd.
Equipment electric wires and cables
Manufacturer Overview
Tatsuta Electric Wire and Cable Co. Ltd., established in 1945 and headquartered in Higashiosaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of electric wires, electronic materials, medical products, and sensors. The company began manufacturing and selling telecommunication wires and cables in 1955. In 1981, it started manufacturing water leakage detection systems, and in 1984, it began selling bonding wire. Its telecommunications division received ISO 9001 certification in 1996, and the electric wire and cable division in 1998. The company began the production of EMI shielding film in 2003, and its product portfolio includes broadcasting cables, bonding wires, liquid leakage sensors, and functional paste.
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SUNKEAN CABLE CO,.LTD
Solar Cable
Manufacturer Overview
SUNKEAN CABLE CO,.LTD, established in 2017, is a manufacturer of development and complete turnkey solar system and connection solutions in Jiangsu, China. The solutions include solar panels, energy storage systems, solar inverters, solar mounting systems, and accessories. The connection solutions include performance solar cables, solar connectors, solar cable assembly, and energy storage cables. The products have acquired international certifications such as EN, SJET, TUV, IEC, and CSA. The Company has done projects such as Tomakomai Numanoto Solar, Tochigi Motegi Power Station, Suimei Solar Energy System, and Pacifico Energy Iwaki Mega Solar.
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Nexans AmerCable
AMERSOL 1/C PHOTOVOLTAIC CABLE
Manufacturer Overview
Nexans AmerCable, founded in 2002, is a manufacturer of jacketed electoral power control and instrumentation cables made in El Dorao, Arkansas, and Katy, Texas. The item provided consists of telephone central office power supplies, cable assemblies, enclosures, upstream offshore connectivity solutions, and cables, including reeling cables, industrial cables, hoist system cables, and cables for railways. The firm provides solutions for the mining, oil and gas, industrial processing, renewable energy, and fraction operations industries.
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alfanar Group
PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR (PV) CABLES
Manufacturer Overview
Alfanar Group, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a manufacturer of electrical construction products for domestic and industrial use and also provides EPC solutions. The manufacturing arm produces low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical products, including electrical switches, wires, and sockets. The construction division aims to build sustainable power generation and transmission projects and can build industrial projects like factories, water projects, and commercial projects like corporate office buildings. The company has international offices in Turkey, Germany, and Italy and provides several engineering services, including advanced technical training, steel structure fabrication, and calibration services.
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Priority Wire & Cable
PHOTOVOLTAIC CABLES (PV)
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LEADER TECHNOLOGY(SHENZHEN)CO.,LIMITED
Solar Cable
Distributor Overview
LEADER TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED was founded in 2000 and is based in Shenzhen, China, and is a supplier of solar photovoltaic connectors and cables as well as solar photovoltaic tools for various industries. The company provides solar connectors, waterproof cable connectors, PV junction boxes, solar cables, and, PV assemblies, along with In-Line fuse, diode connectors, extensions, and, solr installation tools for solar modules, solar energy appliances, power generation systems, and research & development arenas.
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Photovoltaic Cable Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of April 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Priority Wire & Cable |
24.4%
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| 2 | Nexans AmerCable |
22.2%
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| 3 | SUNKEAN CABLE CO,.LTD |
20.0%
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| 4 | LEADER TECHNOLOGY(SHENZHEN)CO.,LIMITED |
15.6%
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| 5 | TATSUTA Electric Wire and Cable Co.,Ltd. |
13.3%
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| 6 | alfanar Group |
4.4%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the photovoltaic cable page as of April 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- TATSUTA Electric Wire and Cable Co.,Ltd.: 1,011
Newly Established Company
- SUNKEAN CABLE CO,.LTD: 2013 (11 years ago)
- LEADER TECHNOLOGY(SHENZHEN)CO.,LIMITED: 2008 (16 years ago)
- TATSUTA Electric Wire and Cable Co.,Ltd.: 1945 (79 years ago)
Company with a History
- TATSUTA Electric Wire and Cable Co.,Ltd.: 1945 (79 years ago)
- LEADER TECHNOLOGY(SHENZHEN)CO.,LIMITED: 2008 (16 years ago)
- SUNKEAN CABLE CO,.LTD: 2013 (11 years ago)
Global Distribution of Photovoltaic Cable Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China
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2 | 66.7% |
Japan
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1 | 33.3% |
