Renewable Energy
Systems & Componets
PRODUCTS
Batteries
Batteries: Flooded Lead Acid
Batteries: Sealed Agm
Batteries: Sealed Gel Cell
Desulfators
Enclosures
Ventilators/Battery Fans
Watering Caps
Books, Classes & Educational Videos
Classes
Educational Videos
General Renewable
Micro Hydropower
Solar Electric and Passive Solar
Solar Hot Water Systems
Wind Energy
Cables & Wiring
Battery Interconnects
Battery To Inverter
Tools
Wire By The Foot
Wiring For Solar Panels
Charge Controllers
Solar Charge Controllers
Solar Lighting Controllers
AC Charge Controllers
Constant Voltage Regulator
Diversion Load Controllers
Temperature Sensors
Composting
BigBelly
Compactor
Compost Toilets
Garden Composters
DC Voltage Converters
Enclosures, Electrical and Safety
Electrical Enclosures
Lightning Protection
Miscellaneous Electrical Parts
NEC Compliant Safety Labels
Outback Flexware Components
Overcurrent Devices (Fuses & Breakers)
Switch Gear Disconnects
How To Section
Inverters
Export Inverters (230V 50Hz)
Inverter Accessories
Marine Inverters
Mobile / RV Inverters
Off-Grid: (No Utility-Needs Batteries)
On-Grid & Off-Grid Capable Inverters
On-Grid: (Grid Intertie-No Batteries)
Kits and Package Deals
Grid-Tied Systems
Grid-Tied with Battery Backup
Off-Grid Cabin Systems
Off-Grid Residential Systems
Other Packages and Special Deals
RV Solar Packages
Meters, Communications
& Site Analysis
Data Communications
Meters & Battery Monitors
Shunts
Solar Site Analysis Tools
System Monitors
Wind Data Instruments
Portable Power
Solar Panel Mounts & Trackers
Active Trackers
Ground Mounts
Passive Trackers
Roof Mounts
RV & Specialty
Side Of Pole
Top Of Pole
Solar Panels
1 to 50 Watt Solar Panels
51 to 99 Watt Solar Panels
100 to 149 Watts Solar Panels
150 Watts & Up Solar Panels
Flexible / Rollable Solar Panels
Foldable Solar Panels
Solar Panels by the Pallet
BIPV - Building Intergrated Photovoltaics
Solar
Electricity Education
Wind Turbines
VAWT Wind Turbines (Electric)
HAWT Wind Turbines (Electric)
Wind Turbine Towers
Wind Data Instruments
Wind Power Education
|
Cables & Wiring
You will need wiring to connect the components of your renewable
energy system together. Identifying the proper gauge wire is
essential to a safe and code compliant system. Start with the
article How to Size Wiring and
Cabling for Your System in the Learn section of our website.
For a more complete description of wiring sizing,
... Read more...
Cables
& Wiring How-To's > How to Size Wiring and
Cabling for Your System
Cables & Wiring Subcategories
More info on Cables & Wiring
Most solar modules are now manufactured with Multi-contact Solarline connectors, (MC connectors,
for short) which make for an easy Series connection.
Connecting solar modules together in Parallel can be
easy as well, if you have the right products. MC connectors
provide a connection between the solar modules and Combiner
& Pass-Through Boxes. The proper length of your MC connector
will be about double the distance between the solar array and
the combiner box. Simply plug the MC connector into the leads
of the solar module, cut the connector in half, and then run
the bare ends of the connector to the combiner box. Do
not cut the MC leads from your solar panel! This may void the
manufacturer's warranty.
GreenerEnergy.ca offers several specialty wiring components
to help complete your system. Battery
Interconnects and Battery To Inverter cables will be necessary for any system with
batteries. We also offer crimping Cable
& Wire Tools if you would like to make your own battery
cables. In addition to wiring between solar modules, between
batteries, and between the battery bank and inverter, you will
also need wiring from the combiner box to the battery bank -
sometimes known as the home-run. Because wire is available in
most locations, the wire size needed can vary, and wire tends
to be heavy, and expensive to ship, we tend not to sell it by
the foot.
Finally, grounding your system is a critical aspect of installing
a safe renewable energy system. For any solar electric system
on a dwelling, you will need Grounding
Lug with Set Screws Qty-1 per module to meet ESA/ NEC requirements
for connecting a continuous ground wire to all modules in an
array and having the ability to remove a module without breaking
grounding continuity for the rest of the array. If you are unsure
how to properly ground your system, please consult a licensed
electrician.
Wiring For Solar Panels
Proper connection of your solar modules to each other and to
other components is crucial to the overall performance of your
photovoltaic system. Without proper wiring, power from your
solar array may be lost right at the source before it ever gets
to your battery bank or inverter. The module interconnects and
panel output cables listed below make it very easy to make clean,
code-compliant, water-tight connections.
Note: For the past few years, modules have come with Multi-Contact Solarline 1 connectors which have a soft rubber insulator.
In 2007, PV manufacturers began switching to Multi-Contact Solarline 2 locking connectors to meet future electrical
code requirements. We carry both types of connectored cables, so please make sure you are choosing the correct cable
for your application. Call our knowledgable sales team if you have any questions!
Continue reading about How to wire panels in parallel and more!
Wiring For Solar Panels Subcategories
Grounding and Wiring Accessories
|
GENERAL
INFORMATION
|
