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PV FUSES : Faultrap at the heart of PV 2000V revolution with cutting-edge technologies at great value
The new FaulTrap gPV 2000 fuse series represents a significant advancement compared to the previous 1500 V DC technology for photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Specifically, it enables:
- Reduction of copper cable costs in PV systems, thanks to operation at higher voltage levels, which results in lower current for the same power output.
- Up to 30% higher power capacity within the same footprint, optimizing the use of available space.
- Overall system cost reduction, due to lower losses, reduced material usage
Adopting 2000 V DC technology therefore improves system efficiency while delivering substantial economic benefits both during installation and throughout the system’s operational lifetime.
The wide variety of available sizes and termination options — including aluminum terminals for aluminum cables — provides maximum flexibility in application and system design.
- Fuses can be supplied with standard ferrule terminals for clip/fuse holder connections.
- Silver plated copper terminals are available for direct cable connections facilitating overmolding of the fuse with the cables.
- Aluminum terminals are available for aluminum cables in dedicated versions, offering better compatibility with large-diameter conductors and systems where aluminum is preferred for cost-to-weight ratio.
Typical applications:
✔ Protection of PV panel strings
✔ Combination and distribution boards for PV systems
✔ Input protection for inverters and charge controllers
✔ Applications with fuse and cable overmolding for integrated solutions
