Two solar products have been recalled, one for fire hazard and the other for electric shock hazard. On March 28, SolarWorld recalled connectors sold with solar panels. Then on April 13, Bosch Solar ...

Helios H4 features a self-cleaning, high efficiency grid contact and has long term UV and ozone resistance to extend its operational life and performance. The combination of Amphenol’s advanced ...

Solar Power System Explained in 12 Minutes! This video covers on-grid and off-grid solar systems, including inverters, panels ...

The 4-mm Helios H4 connector for photovoltaic systems features a locking design and improved gasket materials to enhance reliability. The connector’s TUV-compliant touch-proof casing enables increased ...

U.S. solar installations saw a banner year in 2023. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), new installs set multiple records, exceeding 30 GWdc of capacity and comprising more ...

Sandia National Laboratories has developed a polymer that helps prevents fires caused by ageing solar panel connectors. The problem is that corrosion inside such connectors can cause heating through ...

Intended to shorten the time for installation of a ground wire to a solar-panel frame, this grounding connector is a threaded type that inserts through a hole in the frame and uses two hex nuts to ...

The reliability of Multi-Contact’s MC4 connector for PV solar panels has led it to become a de facto industry standard, with over a billion sold worldwide. The rugged connector now has a further ...

Solar panels are generally quite reliable. Many owners don't experience technical faults in over a decade of ownership. Nearly seven in 10 owners had had no problems with their solar panels in our ...