During an automated packaging process, materials can shift and become unstable causing components to move during transport. An international manufacturer of solar cells turned to Glue Dots International to resolve this issue. The Problem Cables shift during packaging and transport. The manufacturer found cables were shifting during the automated packaging process, compromising the solar panels
Emerging Trends For Industrial Cables In Solar Projects
April 10, 2013 : 0 Comments
Environmental concerns and the need for energy independence are catalyzing the growth of solar power. Not only can solar transform the way the world generates electricity, but these systems are extremely versatile with the ability to place solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in a variety of environments—from small-scale distributed generation systems on rooftops, to utility-scale solar
Solar Software Can Plan PV Cables
March 15, 2013 : 0 Comments
With PV*SOL Expert software enables visualizing a cable plan with a range of views and presentation of solar module connection cables, string cables and DC trunk cables as well as bundles, T-plugs, generator terminal boxes, coupling boxes and cable grommets. The software also allows importing custom textures. Other features: The software can create a yield simulation
Solar Business News: USA Wire & Cable Opens California Distribution Center
February 7, 2013 : 0 Comments
To more quickly serve the unprecedented growth of utility-scale solar projects throughout the Southwest, USA Wire & Cable Inc. (USAWC) has opened a distribution center in California’s Imperial Valley, a hotbed of renewable energy projects. By stocking an extensive PV cable inventory and providing Just In Time (JIT) service, USAWC can reduce lead times and
General Cable and Dow Partner to Offer Reliable Solar Cable
January 28, 2013 : 0 Comments
General Cable and Dow Electrical & Telecommunications introduce the BICC Brand EmPowr Link+ cable. The product is a tree-retardant cross-linked polyethylene insulated medium-voltage cable that the companies say sets a new standard for reliability and asset management. EmPowr Link+ uses Dow Endurance HFDC-4202 EC insulation compound, which offers enhanced dielectric performance with improved water tree-retardant
Solar Cable Manufacturer Moves Headquarters
November 5, 2012 :
Helukabel, a manufacturer of cable, wire and cable accessories, announced its North American Headquarters is moving to a new location in Elgin, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. The new headquarters, located at 1490 Crispin Drive in the Fox Bluff Corporate Center, will house U.S. and Canadian corporate, sales and warehousing/distribution operations. Helukabel has been in their
Cable Manufacturer Enters the Solar Market
July 11, 2012 :
General Cable says it has expanded into the Distributed Solar Market. The company offers its SunGen Brand of UL 4703 PV Wire, and will provide solar cables in an assortment of solid colors, stocked regionally in contractor-friendly lengths and backed by sales support and service. Consumer demand for distributed solar energy systems is rapidly growing,
High Flex Silicone Solar Cables Eliminate Downtime for Clean-Room Robots
June 25, 2012 :
Cicoil’s highly flexible Silicone jacketed cables are designed to provide uninterrupted service and absolute reliability for Clean Room Robots. Unlike other types of cables, such as PVC, Polyurethane or PTFE, Cicoil’s designs are non-contaminating and Class 1 Clean Room Rated for continuous motion applications. Even under extensive tight bending and high speed flexing, Cicoil’s exclusive
Cabling 101
February 28, 2012 :
Cables are tightly wound and insulated groups of wires that connect various parts of the solar panels. Installers must choose the correct wires to prevent loss of energy, prevent overheating and possible damage, or even fire. After connecting solar panels to the input terminals of the charge controller, installers can use the same size wire
Solar panels survive hurricane Irene
September 8, 2011 :
Solar has survived what many houses and cables could not. Snake Tray reports the company’s rooftop solar array with Solar Snake Tray Cable Trays and Racks sustained no damage and is fully operational even after experiencing Irene’s heavy rain, winds, and gusts clocked at 91 miles per hour. The entire solar system is safe and secure and
