Common failures of amphenol energy storage connectors

What types of interconnect solutions does Amphenol offer?

From Residential to Commercial energy storage systems, Amphenol provides a wide variety of interconnect solutions for energy storage systems.

What are Amphenol enhanced and cable solutions?

Amphenol's enhanced and cable solutions are ideal for use in these systems. used for eficient management of the battery Storage System and manages charging, modules in addition to monitoring and environment temperature inside the ESS.

Did Amphenol connectors cause the SolarWorld fire?

Amphenol has denied that its connectors had anything to do with the fire, but this latest news is another black eye for the company following SolarWorld’s recall of modules using Amphenol connectors two and a half years ago.

What causes a metal connector to fail?

Uneven, insufficient or improper surface contact on metal contacts. High resistance due to soiling, corrosion or foreign particles. Moisture or water ingress that creates alternate electrically conductive paths, typically resulting from a broken seal and/or separated connectors. Material degradation due to environmental factors.

How do I prevent connector failure?

Connector failure creates safety risks and causes underperformance in PV assets, but these negative outcomes are avoidable. Take action throughout the project lifecycle to prevent connector failure by following these five steps: Specify certified connectors by manufacturer and exact product type in both module supply agreements and EPC contracts.

Why should PV asset owners care about connector failure?

It is imperative that asset owners are confident in their installation teams and the quality of the connectors in their projects. Connector failure creates safety risks and causes underperformance in PV assets, but these negative outcomes are avoidable.