A pre-assembled 10 metre solar DC cable from Victron Energy, fitted with MC4-compatible male and female connectors (PV-ST01 type) at each end. It links solar panels to combiner boxes, charge controllers or inverter inputs in off-grid and grid-tied PV systems, and it arrives ready to connect with no field crimping needed.

Key features

• Length, 10 metres
• Cross-section, 6mm², suited to runs where a 4mm² cable would introduce more voltage drop
• Connectors, MC4-compatible male and female (PV-ST01 type), factory fitted at each end
• Outdoor rated, insulation designed for UV exposure and weathering in PV installations
• Weight, approximately 1.5kg

Applications

Use it to extend PV string cabling between panels and a combiner box or charge controller, including Victron SmartSolar and BlueSolar MPPT units. It suits off-grid cabin, van and marine solar setups where longer runs are needed, as well as commercial rooftop or ground-mount arrays and repairs to existing PV string cabling.

Connector compatibility

The PV-ST01 MC4-compatible connectors mate with the connectors fitted to most crystalline and thin-film panels, and with the MC4 inputs on Victron SmartSolar and BlueSolar MPPT charge controllers. Pre-assembled termination avoids the risk of a poor field crimp, which can lead to arcing or early connector failure.

What's in the box

• 1 x 10 metre solar DC cable, 6mm² cross-section
• 1 x MC4-compatible male connector (PV-ST01), factory fitted
• 1 x MC4-compatible female connector (PV-ST01), factory fitted

Installation notes

These cables carry voltage whenever the panels are in light, and there is no way to isolate a string without a dedicated DC isolator switch. Connections should be made by a qualified electrician or MCS-accredited installer. Do not mix connector brands within the same string, since mismatched MC4-type connectors can arc and void warranties. UK grid-connected systems should meet G98 or G99 requirements as applicable.