UL4703 UV Resistance AD8 Floating Solar Energy Cable
Technical Specifications
- Standards & Certifications: UL4703, TUV 2Pfg 2750, IEC 62930, AD8 waterproof rating
- Conductor: Stranded tinned copper, Class 5 (IEC 60228)
- Insulation: Cross-linked XLPE (electron beam cured)
- Outer Sheath: UV-resistant, halogen-free, flame-retardant compound
- Voltage Rating: 1.5kV DC (1500V DC)
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +90°C
- Waterproof Rating: AD8 (suitable for continuous water immersion)
- UV & Ozone Resistance: Specially formulated for extreme outdoor exposure
- Flame Retardancy: IEC 60332-1, IEC 60754-1/2
- Mechanical Strength: Highly flexible and durable for floating PV systems
- Available Sizes: 4mm², 6mm², 10mm², 16mm² (custom sizes available)
Key Features
✅ UL4703 & AD8 Certified: Ensures compliance with U.S. and international safety standards for floating solar applications.
✅ Waterproof & Submersion-Proof: Designed for long-term exposure to water, making it ideal for floating PV systems.
✅ UV & Weather Resistant: Withstands intense sunlight, humidity, and extreme climate conditions.
✅ High Electrical Conductivity: Tinned copper conductor minimizes power loss and prevents corrosion.
✅ Flame Retardant & Halogen-Free: Enhances fire safety and reduces toxic emissions.
✅ Flexible & Durable Construction: Allows easy installation and long-term reliability in floating solar applications.
Application Scenarios
- Floating Solar Power Plants: Designed for reservoirs, lakes, and offshore PV systems.
- Marine & Coastal Solar Installations: Resistant to saltwater, humidity, and high UV exposure.
- Hydropower & Hybrid Renewable Projects: Used in integrated solar-hydropower installations.
- Large-Scale Utility PV Systems: Provides reliable power transmission for solar farms.
- Extreme Weather Installations: Suitable for hot, humid, and high-radiation environments.
Here is a table summarizing the certifications, test details, specifications, and applications of floating solar cables in different countries.
Country/Region |
Certification |
Test Details |
Specifications |
Application Scenarios |
Europe (EU) |
EN 50618 (H1Z2Z2-K) |
UV resistance, ozone resistance, water immersion test, flame retardant (IEC 60332-1), weather resistance (HD 605/A1) |
Voltage: 1500V DC, Conductor: Tinned Copper, Insulation: XLPO, Jacket: UV-resistant XLPO |
Floating solar farms, offshore solar installations, marine solar applications |
Germany |
TUV Rheinland (TUV 2PfG 1169/08.2007) |
UV, ozone, flame retardant (IEC 60332-1), water immersion test (AD8), aging test |
Voltage: 1500V DC, Conductor: Tinned Copper, Insulation: XLPE, Outer sheath: UV-resistant XLPO |
Floating PV systems, hybrid renewable energy platforms |
United States |
UL 4703 |
Wet and dry location suitability, sunlight resistance, FT2 flame test, cold bend test |
Voltage: 600V / 1000V / 2000V DC, Conductor: Tinned Copper, Insulation: XLPE, Outer sheath: PV-resistant material |
Floating PV projects on reservoirs, lakes, and offshore platforms |
China |
GB/T 39563-2020 |
Weather resistance, UV resistance, AD8 water resistance, salt spray test, fire resistance |
Voltage: 1500V DC, Conductor: Tinned Copper, Insulation: XLPE, Jacket: UV-resistant LSZH |
Floating solar plants on hydroelectric reservoirs, aquaculture solar farms |
Japan |
PSE (Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act) |
Water resistance, weather resistance, oil resistance, flame retardant test |
Voltage: 1000V DC, Conductor: Tinned Copper, Insulation: XLPE, Jacket: Weather-resistant material |
Floating PV on irrigation ponds, offshore solar farms |
India |
IS 7098 / MNRE Standards |
UV resistance, temperature cycling, water immersion test, high humidity resistance |
Voltage: 1100V / 1500V DC, Conductor: Tinned Copper, Insulation: XLPE, Sheath: UV-resistant PVC/XLPE |
Floating PV on artificial lakes, canals, reservoirs |
Australia |
AS/NZS 5033 |
UV resistance, mechanical impact test, AD8 water immersion test, flame retardant |
Voltage: 1500V DC, Conductor: Tinned Copper, Insulation: XLPE, Jacket: LSZH |
Floating solar power plants for remote and coastal areas |
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