Professional Accessories for Photovoltaic Installation

The costs incurred as part of the investment will pay off in a few years, and thanks to financial support from obtained grants, the expense is not as large as it may seem. Using solutions offered by renewable energy sources is becoming common, and forecasts indicate that the number of conscious entrepreneurs and private customers will increase over time. It is no wonder that the topic of accessories and photovoltaic installation is of interest. Most of those interested entrust this important task to professionals. Experts know how to proceed step by step and what to use for work. That's why accessories play such an important role here – photovoltaic installation largely depends on their proper use. What will be needed for this? We suggest what to equip the installer's toolbox with.

There are a number of dedicated tools necessary for the work of photovoltaic panel installers. Below we present the most important accessories for photovoltaic installation.

1. Solar connector crimping tool – used for safe and efficient crimping of MC4 solar connectors on multi-strand copper wires. It is equipped with three independent working sockets, which allow for precise termination of solar cables with a cross-section of 2.5/4/6 mm².

2. MC4 connectors – used for connecting photovoltaic panels. Designed for use on solar cables. Most often sold in sets (male and female plug) compatible with PV wires 2.5 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm, and 10 mm.

3. Solar cables – connect individual parts of the photovoltaic installation – modules with each other, module chains with the solar inverter, or the inverter with the power grid. Solar cables have a multi-strand structure, are mounted outside, and used in a wide range of voltages. They are characterized by good insulation and adaptation to work in difficult conditions.

4. PV panel mounting rails – significantly facilitate the installation of photovoltaics, reducing the need for drilling holes in profiles and panels. On one side, an M10 mounting screw is inserted into the roof brackets or structure, and on the other side, a square washer for the hex screw for mounting the clamp that holds the PV panel. Thanks to such accessories, photovoltaic installation becomes much faster and simpler than it may seem.

5. Toolbox – currently, you can buy entire toolboxes with accessories for photovoltaic installation on the market. They contain the most important tools, such as MC4 connector wrenches, insulation stripping pliers, crimping tools, positioner, and matrix. Professionals are happy to use such sets.

All the accessories for photovoltaic installation mentioned above can be found on merXu.