Photovoltaic Cable (62930 IEC 131 / H1Z2Z2-ALK)
DC 1500V Solar Cable—Engineered for 25+ Years Outdoors
Manufactured by AGKABEL GRUPPE LIMITED
Overview
AGKABEL’s Photovoltaic Cable is designed for the line-to-line DC circuits of photovoltaic equipment systems operating at up to 1.8 kV DC with Safety Class II. It is built to survive the harshest outdoor conditions—extreme heat and cold, high UV radiation, dry and wet climates, and chemical exposure—while maintaining electrical safety and stability across a 25+ year service life.
Construction
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Standard | IEC 62930:2017 |
| Voltage | DC 1500 V (max. 1.8 kV DC, Safety Class II) |
| Conductor | AL alloy stranded to IEC 60228 Class 5 |
| Insulation | Halogen-free irradiation cross-linked polyolefin (XLPO) |
| Sheath | Halogen-free irradiation cross-linked polyolefin (XLPO) |
| Temperature range | −40 °C to +125 °C |
| Sheath marking | Manufacturer name (trademark) and type, production year/week or batch number, metre-marked |
Cable Properties
Photovoltaic farms impose strict service conditions on cables—extreme heat, extreme cold, high UV, and dry and wet weather. AGKABEL’s PV cable is designed to the following performance characteristics:
| # | Property | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| a) | Conductor temperature | Continuous 120°C; short-circuit 200°C for no more than 5 seconds |
| b) | Minimum bending radius | 4 × D (overall cable diameter) |
| c) | Expected lifetime | > 25 years |
| d) | Thermal stability | Maintains insulation performance under rapid temperature change, high ambient heat, and self-heating |
| e) | Moisture resistance | Operates in high-relative-humidity environments; resistant to rain and snow |
| f) | Radiation & ozone resistance | UV-resistant and anti-ageing against ozone; prevents breakdown of sheath and insulation under environmental stress |
| g) | Chemical stability | Stable against environmental chemicals such as oil, ozone, and acid-base; maintains safety and stability of the operating system |
| h) | Anti-termite & anti-rodent | The cable jacket can be anti-termite and anti-rodent—it can be customized with a waterproof jacket. |
Applications
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Line-to-line DC circuits in photovoltaic (PV) equipment systems
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Utility-scale solar farms and distributed rooftop solar
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Solar installations in extremely hot, cold, humid, and high-UV environments
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Systems requiring joint and connector compatibility
Cable Construction & Ratings
| No. of Cores | No. of Strands | Insulation thk. (mm) | Sheath thk. (mm) | Overall Dia. (mm) | Min. insulation resistance @ 20 °C (MΩ·km) | Min. insulation resistance @ 90 °C (MΩ·km) | Max. current carrying capacity (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 × 1.5 | 30/0.25 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 5.4 | 1050 | 1.05 | 31 |
| 1 × 2.5 | 50/0.25 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 5.9 | 862 | 0.862 | 42 |
| 1 × 4.0 | 56/0.30 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 6.6 | 709 | 0.709 | 57 |
| 1 × 6.0 | 84/0.30 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 7.2 | 610 | 0.610 | 72 |
| 1 × 10.0 | 80/0.40 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 8.3 | 489 | 0.489 | 98 |
| 1 × 16.0 | 128/0.40 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 9.8 | 393 | 0.393 | 132 |
| 1 × 25.0 | 196/0.40 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 12.2 | 395 | 0.395 | 183 |
| 1 × 35.0 | 280/0.40 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 14.0 | 335 | 0.335 | 227 |
Why Specify AGKABEL Photovoltaic Cable
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✅ IEC 62930:2017 compliant — the international PV cable standard
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✅ H1Z2Z2-ALK harmonized type — recognized across EU and global markets
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✅ Halogen-free XLPO insulation and sheath — low smoke, low toxicity in fire
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✅ UV, ozone, acid, and alkali resistant — built for decades outdoors
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✅ −40 °C to +125 °C operating range
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✅ 25+ year expected service life
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✅ 120 °C continuous / 200 °C short-circuit conductor rating
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✅ Anti-termite and anti-rodent options available
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✅ Waterproof jacket customization available
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✅ Joint and connector system compatibility
Ordering & Customization
AGKABEL GRUPPE LIMITED supplies photovoltaic cable in 1 × 1.5 mm² to 1 × 35 mm² configurations, with optional anti-termite, anti-rodent, and waterproof jacket customizations for project-specific requirements.
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Manufacturer: AGKABEL GRUPPE LIMITED
FAQ Q&A Block
Q: What is a photovoltaic cable?
A: A photovoltaic (PV) cable is a specialized DC cable used in the line-to-line circuits of solar power systems. AGKABEL’s PV cable is rated for up to 1.8 kV DC with Safety Class II and complies with IEC 62930:2017.
Q: What standard does AGKABEL’s photovoltaic cable meet?
A: IEC 62930:2017. It also uses the harmonized type designation H1Z2Z2-ALK.
Q: What is H1Z2Z2-ALK?
A: H1Z2Z2-ALK is the harmonized European type designation for a halogen-free, cross-linked polyolefin (XLPO) insulated and sheathed photovoltaic cable rated for DC 1500 V.
Q: What voltage is the cable rated for?
A: DC 1500 V nominal, with a maximum of 1.8 kV DC and Safety Class II.
Q: What is the conductor material?
A: AL (aluminium) alloy stranded to IEC 60228 Class 5.
Q: What is the insulation and sheath material?
A: Halogen-free irradiation cross-linked polyolefin (XLPO) for both insulation and sheath.
Q: What is the temperature range?
A: −40 °C to +125 °C ambient. The conductor is rated for 120 °C continuous and 200 °C short-circuit for no more than 5 seconds.
Q: What is the expected service life?
A: More than 25 years.
Q: What sizes are available?
A: 1 × 1.5 mm², 1 × 2.5 mm², 1 × 4.0 mm², 1 × 6.0 mm², 1 × 10.0 mm², 1 × 16.0 mm², 1 × 25.0 mm², and 1 × 35.0 mm².
Q: What is the current carrying capacity?
A: From 31 A (1 × 1.5 mm²) to 227 A (1 × 35.0 mm²).
Q: What is the minimum bending radius?
A: 4 × D (four times the overall cable diameter).
Q: Is the cable UV and ozone resistant?
A: Yes. It is UV resistant and anti-ageing against ozone, preventing breakdown of the sheath and insulation under environmental stress.
Q: Is the cable resistant to chemicals?
A: Yes. It is stable against environmental chemicals including oil, ozone, and acid-base, maintaining safety and stability of the operating system.
Q: Does the cable protect against termites and rodents?
A: Yes — the jacket can be supplied with anti-termite and anti-rodent protection. A waterproof jacket is also available as a customization.
Q: What are the typical applications?
A: Line-to-line DC circuits in photovoltaic equipment systems, including utility-scale solar farms and distributed rooftop solar, especially in extreme hot, cold, humid, and high-UV environments.
Q: Who manufactures this photovoltaic cable?
A: AGKABEL GRUPPE LIMITED.
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