LS Cable & System said on May 25 that it developed a cable dedicated to solar energy and received international standard certification from Germany's TUV SUD, a global certification body.
TUV assessed that LS Cable's DC (direct current) 1,500V solar cables conform to functions and safety standards of IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and EN (European Standard).
LS Cable expects the certification to serve as an opportunity to expand not only the domestic market but also overseas markets in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, which use IEC and EN standards.
It is also planning to develop additional standard products for markets in North America and Japan and strengthen its competitive edge with products tailored to global regions.
LS Cable & System has designed solar cables to be strong in UV rays, heat, cold, and water, considering the environment used outdoors, such as connecting panels and energy concentrators. Regular cables can cause problems such as functional damage, shape-shifting and overload if exposed outdoors for a long period of time.
In addition, the product is developed in a DC manner, which is the current trend in solar power systems around the world, and can be more energy transfer efficient and reduce installation costs compared to conventional AC methods.
"We plan to focus on related R&D and marketing as the government expands new and renewable energy markets such as wind and solar power," said Myung Noh-hyun, CEO of LS Cable & System.
There is also a need to establish domestic standards for cables to secure safety and global competitiveness of solar energy systems. The company explained that Europe and Japan already regulated the use of DC 1,500-V standard cables, and that there is no separate regulation in Korea, unlike leading global standards.
