Our tools, connectors, lightning and surge protection devices for PV applications
Simplify your PV installations
The wide range of Weidmüller connectors, tools and components for your photovoltaic systems combines highest quality with an easy, fast and safe application.
Lightning and surge protection
VARITECTOR PU PV protects your energy production
Photovoltaic energy generation is one of the fastest growing renewable energy sources. Hundreds of MW of rooftop systems and utility-scale PV parks are installed every year. VARITECTOR PV surge protection helps to extend the service life of photovoltaic systems, minimize financial risks and ensure the long-term profitability of a photovoltaic system. This is crucial for reliable energy production.
The arresters can be installed in systems in accordance with EN 51643-32
Complete product portfolio for systems with 600 V, 1,000 V and 1,500 V
Plug-in arresters for tool-free, quick and cost-efficient replacement
The VPU PV series offers effective protection in residential, commercial and utility areas
Safe operation of PV systems even in regions up to 4,000 meters above sea level
The inverter manufacturer Fronius therefore offers the option of supplying consumers in the event of a power cut in its Primo GEN24 Plus product range. Weidmüller has developed the appropriate emergency power box to connect the necessary loads quickly and safely if required. The Fronius Primo GEN24 Plus is connected to the emergency power box from Weidmüller. If there is a failure in the grid, this hybrid inverter recognises this condition and activates the connection to the emergency power box.
Suitable solution for the Fronius Primo GEN24 Plus
Photovoltaic connector PV-Stick with SNAP IN connection
No crimping tool, no lost time, no extra effort - the unique PV-Stick uses tried-and-tested SNAP IN technology. The fastest, easiest and safest way to wire up photovoltaic plants - literally in no time.
Product advantages
Proven SNAP IN technology
No crimp contacts and tools required
Fast and easy installation without assembly errors
Photovoltaic connector WM4 C with crimp connection
Outstanding quality and ease of handling due to modern crimp connection. The WM4 C is suitable for automated assembly as well as for manual installation in the field.
Product advantages
Available as a field or housing connector
Twist protection prevents assembly errors
Designed for voltages up to 1,500 Volt
TÜV-certified and approved to the latest norm IEC 62852
Offered with accessories and suitable, high-quality tools
The Y or X cable is used to connect three or four elements of a PV system, such as the connection between PV panels, inverters and surge protection boxes. The cables are available in different connection variants.
When installing a photovoltaic system, the installer is dependent on reliable and smooth-running tools Weidmüller offers a range of professional tools for this purpose
Your advantages
High quality for long-term usage
Longer lifetime
Easy to use - even under difficult working conditions
The wide range of PV application specific labels and cable markers make the installation complete and make it easy to keep an overview during maintenance.
The gPV cylindrical fuse cartridges are designed to provide compact, safe and economical protection of photovoltaic modules. They provide protection against both overload and short circuit.
gPV class according to the requirements of IEC60269-6 and UL248-19 standards
Allowing high switching capacity in a small space
Made of ceramic tube with silver-plated copper contact caps