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Optimising cable management to ensure efficiency in utility-scale PV systems

Utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems typically generate several megawatts (MW) of electricity and are key contributors to green energy and sustainability.

04/10/2023 11:48:48

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Each MW requires about 2,900 solar panels spread over several acres of land, as well as inverters and controllers, and grid connection equipment. Linking all those elements into a PV system can require miles of power and monitoring cabling, and tens of thousands of cable management components.

If not properly implemented, cabling and cable management components can literally become the weak link, reducing efficiency, limiting availability, increasing safety hazards, and driving up installation and operational costs.

Read the full article in DPA's October issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.