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Tag: Staubli Electrical Connectors

  • O&M tip: Protect PV connectors at all times

    One of the most impressive things about walking around (at least most) utility-scale PV sites, is how neat, orderly, and consistent the cable management is. Unfortunately though this might be covering up some of the issues that happened during the install phase. Issues that create weak points and compromised components,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Wire and Cable Management Buyer’s Guide 2021

    Wire and cable management decisions can seem small, but they have both short- and long-term ramifications, from boosting installation efficiencies and cutting site-prep costs to reducing O&M burdens and improving a projects levelized cost of energy (LCOE). We reached out to providers of wire and cable management systems for residentialRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Rejoice for choice: 12 companies now in the SunSpec Rapid Shutdown ecosystem

    Product choice has been an issue with rapid shutdown requirements since the NEC 2017 update, but that tide is starting to turn. Six additional members within the SunSpec Alliance ranks have announced products and services supporting the SunSpec Communication Signal for Rapid Shutdown standard, bringing the size of the SunSpecRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Beyond code: Safety advice for installing solar PV DC connectors and cables

      As multiple data collection shows, DC cabling is 1% of the total project cost, but it is also the number one source of technical failures in PV projects and greatly affects the LCOE and safety of your project. Stäubli would like to share our 20 years of experience inRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar PV eBOS Buyer’s Guide 2020

    We asked wire management and electrical component providers to tell us about their latest and greatest products (inverters will be broken out into their own Buyer’s Guide next month). Trends in eBOS components right now include AC combiners, above ground cable management and heavy duty clamps. Check them all outRead More — Solar Builder magazine