Germany is seeing a surge in the installation of mini PV systems on balcony railings and garage roofs. It’s not surprising that those who have built a mini PV system are often asked by friends and family to install two panels to reduce their electricity bill.
One of the connector designs of solar systems is MC4, which is found only in solar systems. These waterproof and weatherproof plugs have many advantages, and the good news is that they are not too difficult to install on your own. In his article “Plugging into the Sun” in c’t 10/2023, the c’t solar expert Jan Mahn explains how to make extension cables in the perfect length for solar systems.
In a live session in c’t uplink, Jan Mahn demonstrates how to make extension cables for solar systems. Joining him are Andrijan Möcker and Pina Merkert, who provide additional information on what to look out for with the solar cables.
For those interested, the article on the plugs is available in the c’t app for iOS and Android or at kiosks.
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