SES-STERLING photovoltaic range: manage the cabling for your solar installations

Discreet installation, immediate results: solar panels are very popular with homes, businesses and public institutions. Find out how to install and optimise your photovoltaic installations with the SES-STERLING range of cabling accessories.

The main challenges with solar panel installation : between wiring and technology

In recent years, solar installations have flourished on the roofs of buildings. The reason for this growing success? They offer a source of renewable energy that is both reliable and sustainable, their operating principle is simple and their profitability can easily be optimised.

Technological components and cabling: a key role in photovoltaic installations

Photovoltaic installations are a fast-growing technology, mainly because of their high capacity to produce renewable energy.

However, solar installations face a number of challenges, such as the variability of energy production depending on the amount of sunlight, exposure to the elements and the durability of components that are subjected to harsh conditions. It is therefore crucial to install photovoltaic systems in such a way as to ensure their longevity and guarantee optimum energy production.

Cabling is a key element of every photovoltaic installation. Used to connect the various components of the system together, cables also transport the electrical energy produced by the solar panels to the inverter and then to the electricity grid.

Subject to the weather, they must be rigorously installed and protected to ensure the longevity of the installations. Good cable management is therefore crucial for the performance, safety and durability of solar installations.

How do you manage the cables in a solar array?

Poor cable management can reduce the reliability of your solar panels. Unsecured, poorly identified or unprotected cables pose a real danger to your installation.

Cables dangling under panels, connectors soaking in water or cables cut by the sharp edges of modules: all these elements can damage cables that are essential to the smooth operation of your photovoltaic panels. The solution? Use cable protection, fixing and identification systems that are adapted to solar installations.

Our cabling accessories for solar installations

SES-STERLING offers a wide range of cabling accessories that meet the requirements of the solar industry. Discover our selection of products designed to protect, insulate, secure and identify the cables of your photovoltaic installations.

Protecting and insulating photovoltaic panel cables

Resistant to high temperatures and UV rays, our heat-shrinkable sleeving (PLIOFINE B-EX and PLIOFINE B-EX-03), spiral sleeving (PLIOSPIRE) and corrugated sleeving (PLIOWELL PWAS) are designed to maintain and protect your cables and harnesses over the long term.

A full range of sealing accessories for solar installations completes our photovoltaic range: HELAVIA® DX sealing grommets, PLIO-PE polyamide cable glands and PE-MT metal cable glands.

Consult the photovoltaic range catalogue to find out more about our cable protection and insulation accessories.

Fixing solar installation cables

Designed for outdoor use, SES-QUICK SL HT and SES-SM polyamide cable ties are suitable for UV exposure. Resistant to extreme temperatures and corrosion, INOX-BALL-QUICK metal clips can be used to secure the cables or flexible tubes of your solar installation.

Specially developed for solar installations, PLIOCATCH MU-Q SOLAR cable fixing clips make it easy to fix cables to aluminium profiles and contribute to the efficient management of your wiring.

PLIOTER earthing clamps in bronze and steel complete our selection of cable fixing accessories for photovoltaic systems.

Identify solar panel wiring

Identifying the cables and connectors on your photovoltaic panels is essential to guarantee the safety and performance of your installation. Our accessories and systems for identifying photovoltaic components take account of the specific features of solar installations.

Our identification solutions include PBC-LASER engraved bilayer plates, PLIO® laser-engraved strips, the PLIO-M-MARKERS marking system and engraved or embossed stainless steel strips for indelible identification.

Combined with a variety of consumables, the PLIOMARK-PRINT EOS5 printer is a flexible solution for customised marking of solar installations.

Tools for photovoltaic installations

To complete our range of accessories for the solar industry, we have developed a selection of tools adapted for use in the photovoltaic field.

The SES-5012 special photovoltaic pliers are automatic strippers designed for thick insulated cables (from 1.5 to 6 mm²) used in solar installations. Our SES-7, SES ME-60 and SES KT-20 cable shears cut steel, copper and aluminium conductors.

SES-STERLING, your supplier of photovoltaic cabling accessories

Manufactured in France, the products in our photovoltaic range use materials specially formulated to withstand harsh conditions. Our selection of cabling accessories takes account of exposure to environmental factors to optimise the durability and profitability of your photovoltaic installations.

Would you like to find out more about our photovoltaic range? Do you have a specific request? Our expert advisers are at your side for every project.