Solar energy can be used in wide range of areas such as households, businesses, traffic, construction, and agriculture, in forms like solar buildings, solar panel roof, solar satellites, and countless other applications. With the advocation of renewable energies worldwide, many governments are offering compensations for the use of solar power. Other than subsidizing for the cost and installation of equipment, the users can also sell the extra electricity generated during the day back to the power company. Other than generating electricity, the solar panel also works efficiently as rooftop, and is able to reduce the temperature inside the building significantly.

The main components for converting solar power into electricity includes solar power panel, battery, and power adapter. Solar panel receives the radiation from the sun, turning it into direct current, then use photovoltaic inverter to turn that current into alternating current, then store that electricity into battery, or use directly with power grid.

Photovoltaic power station requires massive amount of outdoor DC cables. The condition is usually very harsh in these location, cables need to combat against radiation, ozone, abrupt temperature changes, and possible chemical contaminations. It is not an easy task for the traditional cables, and may result in the wear and tear of the insulation layer, greatly increases the chance for accidents.

In order to ensure the safety of the users, it is necessary to use cable specifically designed for photovoltaic stations. As the market grows, many types of PV cables are developed to withstand the challenge.