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Solar farm cable and 6–35 kV collector systems

Medium voltage cable that collects the output of a PV or wind plant and carries it to the substation.

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Solar farm cable - 6-35 kV MV collector cable for plant networks
35 kVCollector rating
Range overview

New Energy Collector Cables

Inside a renewable plant the collector network is the medium voltage layer: inverter stations or turbines feeding a buried ring that ends at the project substation. ZMS collector cable is built on XLPE insulation to IEC 60502-2, with copper wire screening, steel tape or steel wire armour and a PE or LSZH oversheath for direct burial.

Voltage6–35 kV
InsulationXLPE
ScreenCopper wire + tape
ArmourSTA / SWA
Technical data

New Energy Collector Cables specification

Rated voltage6/10 · 12/20 · 18/30 · 26/35 kV
ConductorCopper or aluminium, Class 2
InsulationXLPE, 90 °C conductor
ScreenCopper wire screen with copper tape
ArmourSteel tape (STA) or steel wire (SWA)
SheathPE, or LSZH for confined routes
Cross-section35–630 mm²
Temperature90 °C continuous, 250 °C short circuit
StandardIEC 60502-2, IEC 60228
PackingSteel or wooden drums to project lengths

Typical construction data. Final values are confirmed on the order-specific datasheet.

Customisation

We can adapt this family to the project requirements. Common options include:

  • Single-core or three-core construction
  • Aluminium conductor for long runs
  • Longitudinal water blocking
  • Anti-termite and anti-rodent options
  • LSZH sheath for tunnel and station routes
  • Cut lengths with pre-fitted terminations
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Performance

Burial, moisture and screen performance

Collector feeders run underground between string inverters, transformer stations and the point of connection. The construction has to keep moisture out of the screen and survive the mechanical load of a buried route.

  • XLPE insulation for 6–35 kV service voltage
  • Copper wire screen for earth-fault current
  • STA or SWA armour for buried and ducted routes
  • PE or LSZH oversheath against moisture and rodents

Selection guide

The new energy collector cables selection guide covers voltage rating, conductor class, screen and sheath options, drum length and the test reports issued with each delivery.

Request the Selection Guide

Sent as a PDF for your project file.

Applications

Where new energy collector cables are specified

The right construction depends on voltage, movement and the environment along the route.

PV array to inverter station

Buried runs from string combiners and inverter stations into the MV ring of the plant.

Wind farm collector

Turbine-to-turbine strings that follow site roads and end at the project substation.

Substation and switchgear

Short MV links between switchgear, transformer bays and the metering point.

Engineering support

Need help selecting new energy collector cables?

Send the plant type, system voltage and installation route. We will confirm the construction and prepare a quotation.