Multi-Contact highlights solar power connectors at Ecobuild

Also on show will be the MC4PLUS connector which has a similar specification, but is pre-assembled with cables with cross-sections of 1.5, 2.5, 4 or 6 mm2. It is rated for currents up to 30 A and voltages up to 1000 Vdc. An innovative sealing system ensures environmental protection to IP65 and IP67 when mated, and IP2X unmated.

Designed particularly for the automated production of thin film solar modules, Multi-Contact's new TwinBox is a compact PV junction box. Its small size is achieved by integrating the MC4 connection technology within the box, which minimises the amount of potting compound required. In addition, the shorter connections lead to savings in cable costs.

Another junction box being highlighted is the Westlake, which is also MC4 compatible. Its low profile design allows it to be installed directly under the solar module frame, saving installation time by removing the need to bend the connecting ribbons. Additional protection is provided by the projecting cover, which prevents the cables from kinking where they exit the cable sleeves.

Ecobuild takes place at the London ExCel exhibition centre from 20 to 22 March, and Multi-Contact can be found on stand N3256.