A reliable solar installation depends on more than the panels and inverter.

The electrical components connecting and protecting the system play an equally important role in ensuring safe, reliable operation. From DC circuit protection and surge protection to isolators, connectors and combiner boxes, selecting the right solar protection equipment is an important part of any PV installation.

For solar installers, EPC contractors and electrical professionals, sourcing these components from multiple suppliers can also add unnecessary complexity. Different product ranges, inconsistent availability and multiple procurement channels can make even straightforward installations more difficult to manage.

CED South Africa offers a complete TOSUNlux solar protection range, giving installers and contractors access to the essential components needed between the solar panels and the inverter — from one supplier.

Protecting the DC Side of a Solar Installation

Solar PV systems require appropriate electrical protection, connection and isolation throughout the installation.

While solar panels generate DC electricity and the inverter converts that electricity for use within the installation, a number of components are required between these points to safely connect, isolate, protect and distribute the electrical supply.

These supporting components are sometimes collectively referred to as the solar balance of system (BOS).

CED’s TOSUNlux renewable energy portfolio brings these requirements together in a comprehensive product range suitable for residential, commercial and industrial solar installations.

A Complete Range of Solar Protection Equipment

Rather than sourcing individual components across multiple suppliers, CED provides access to a broad range of products required throughout the DC side of a solar PV installation.

MC4 Connectors

MC4 connectors provide secure connections between solar PV modules and associated DC cabling, forming an essential part of the connection infrastructure within a solar installation.

DC Miniature Circuit Breakers

DC MCBs provide circuit protection within DC electrical applications and form an important part of protecting PV circuits.

DC Surge Protection Devices

Electrical surges can pose a risk to sensitive and valuable equipment within a solar installation. DC surge protection devices (SPDs) provide an additional layer of protection against transient overvoltages.

DC Rotary Isolators

DC isolators allow sections of the PV installation to be safely isolated when required, supporting safe operation and maintenance.

PV Combiner Boxes

For installations incorporating multiple PV strings, PV combiner boxes provide a practical way to combine circuits while accommodating the necessary protection and distribution components.

HA & HT Distribution Enclosures

CED’s range of distribution enclosures provides suitable housing for electrical protection and distribution equipment within solar installations.

Fuse Switch Disconnectors

Fuse switch disconnectors combine circuit protection and isolation functionality and can form part of the overall DC protection strategy within a PV system.

Solar Installation Tool Kits

CED also supplies solar installation tool kits and accessories, supporting installers with the equipment required to complete PV installations efficiently.

Why Source Your Solar Protection Equipment from One Supplier?

Solar installations can involve numerous electrical components, each playing a different role in protecting, connecting or isolating the system.

Sourcing these products from multiple suppliers can mean managing different product ranges, availability, lead times and technical requirements.

Bringing key solar protection products together through one supplier can help simplify procurement, improve product consistency and reduce time spent sourcing individual components.

With CED, customers also have access to technical support and stock availability across the renewable energy range, making it easier to identify the appropriate products for different project requirements.

Solar Protection for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Projects

Different solar projects require different levels of electrical protection and distribution.

A residential rooftop installation may have very different requirements from a commercial facility or large industrial PV system. However, the need for reliable connection, isolation and circuit protection remains.

CED’s TOSUNlux renewable energy portfolio supports a broad range of applications, including:

• Residential solar PV installations
• Commercial buildings
• Industrial facilities
• Solar EPC projects
• Electrical contractors and installers
• Panel-building applications

This allows contractors and installers to source solar protection products for projects of varying sizes through a single supplier.

Everything Between the Solar Panels and the Inverter

The performance of a solar installation isn’t determined by the panels and inverter alone. The protection, connection and distribution equipment between them plays an important role in creating a reliable electrical installation.

From MC4 connectors and DC isolators to DC MCBs, surge protection devices, combiner boxes and distribution enclosures, CED South Africa provides a comprehensive TOSUNlux range for renewable energy applications.

Everything between the solar panels and the inverter — from one trusted supplier.

Contact CED South Africa for pricing and technical support across the TOSUNlux renewable energy range.