The Engineer

MC4 solar panel connector is rated at 1,500V

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 ...
pv magazine International

Multi-Contact MC4 connector given UL approval for 1500 volts

The original MC4 connector from Multi-Contact, the most popular connector in the world, recently received UL approval for 1500 volts. In addition to its existing global approvals such as TÜV, CSA, and ...
POWER Magazine

Small Item, Big Impact: Why and How to Prioritize Solar Connector Safety and Performance

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 ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Solar Panels, Connectors Recalled

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 ...
Business Insider

Last year, Tesla initiated 'Project Titan' — a stealth nationwide program to replace solar-panel parts that could cause fires

In the summer of 2018, Tesla initiated a massive undertaking — a stealth replacement of solar-panel parts across the US. It was called Project Titan, Business Insider has learned. The faulty parts in ...