Solar PV cable · 10 AWG 2 kV XLPE black · extreme temperature rated · Solar Cables 10PVU90B

What this product is for

This 10 AWG solar PV cable is used for photovoltaic DC wiring where a 2 kV rated single-conductor cable is required. It is suited to solar panel homeruns, string wiring, combiner-to-equipment runs, and other outdoor solar connections where temperature resistance and weather exposure matter.

Use for

Use for solar panel and PV array wiring, rooftop or ground-mount solar installations, and outdoor cable runs in conduit or other approved installation methods. Comparable market listings for 10 AWG RPVU90 and PV wire show XLPE insulation, black jacket colour, and operation from approximately -40 deg C to 90 deg C (-40 deg F to 194 deg F).

Avoid for

Avoid using this cable where project documents require a confirmed manufacturer brand, exact CSA file, connector type, or certified ampacity data that is not available from the SKU alone. Do not substitute it for building wire or tray cable unless the installation method and approvals match local code.

Best for

Best for electricians and solar contractors needing a 10 AWG PV cable size commonly used on module strings and shorter DC runs where mechanical toughness, sunlight resistance, and cold-weather flexibility are important. As typical guidance, 10 AWG is commonly selected to help manage voltage drop on moderate solar runs, but conductor sizing must be verified for current, run length, temperature, and code.

Installed in

Installed in residential and light commercial solar systems across Canada, including rooftop arrays, detached structures, agricultural sites, and ground-mount systems. Outdoor-rated PV cable is commonly used in exposed environments subject to UV, moisture, and seasonal temperature swings.

Why this product exists

Solar installations need cable insulation and jacket systems that handle UV exposure, wet locations, and wide temperature ranges better than general-purpose wire. A 10 AWG XLPE-insulated PV cable helps provide a practical balance of flexibility, current capacity, and reduced voltage drop for many common solar string applications.

Compared with similar products

Compared with smaller 12 AWG PV wire, 10 AWG is typically chosen when installers want lower voltage drop or added mechanical robustness on longer runs. Compared with larger 8 AWG cable, 10 AWG is usually easier to route and terminate for standard string wiring. Actual performance depends on installation conditions, insulation, layout, termination temperature ratings, and local electrical code.

Specifications

• Product type: Solar PV cable
• SKU / part number: 10PVU90B
• Brand: Solar Cables
• Conductor size: 10 AWG
• Approximate metric size: 5.26 mm2
• Voltage rating: 2 kV
• Insulation: XLPE
• Colour: Black
• Temperature range from comparable listings: approximately -40 deg C to 90 deg C (-40 deg F to 194 deg F)
• Typical construction class from comparable listings: stranded copper single conductor
• Typical application: photovoltaic DC wiring
• Typical outdoor attributes from comparable listings: sunlight resistant and direct burial style PV cable