Shenghua YJLV Aluminum Power Cables 40% Cost Savings Vs Copper IEC 60502 Certified
Medium Voltage Single-Core XLPE Insulated Power Cable From 25 sqmm to 800sqmm
Slash Infrastructure Costs Without Sacrificing Reliability: Shenghua’s YJLV Aluminum Cables Deliver 40% Savings
Engineered for Solar Farms, Grid Upgrades & Harsh Environments
As global renewable energy investments surge past $2 trillion annually (IEA 2025), project developers face a critical challenge: balancing budget constraints with uncompromising performance. Shenghua Power Cable solves this equation with YJLV Series Aluminum Conductor Cables—IEC 60502-certified solutions that reduce costs by 40% versus copper cables while matching current-carrying capacity. Validated in 850+ MW of solar installations and rural grid modernization projects, our aluminum-core technology redefines value engineering for sustainable infrastructure.
Solar & Grid Applications: Where Shenghua Excels
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Photovoltaic Farms:
- 3×150mm² PV Array Cables: XLPE insulation withstands 90°C continuous heat in desert solar fields (e.g., Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project), while UV-resistant PVC sheathing prevents degradation under intense irradiation
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- Salt-Resistant Armoring: Optional stainless steel tape armor neutralizes corrosion in coastal or high-salinity regions like Qatar’s Lusail Solar Park
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- 3×150mm² PV Array Cables: XLPE insulation withstands 90°C continuous heat in desert solar fields (e.g., Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project), while UV-resistant PVC sheathing prevents degradation under intense irradiation
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Rural Grid Modernization:
- Direct Burial Durability: Withstand soil acidity, moisture, and temperature swings (-30°C to 50°C) for 25+ years—ideal for ASEAN village electrification projects
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- Faster Installation: Class B stranding (IEC 60228) enables 30% tighter bending radii than rigid copper cables, accelerating trench deployment
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- Direct Burial Durability: Withstand soil acidity, moisture, and temperature swings (-30°C to 50°C) for 25+ years—ideal for ASEAN village electrification projects
Technical Superiority: Data-Driven Value
| Parameter | Shenghua YJLV Series | Standard Copper Cables |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per Meter | $0.38 (150mm² 3-core) | $0.63 (equivalent Cu cable) |
| Max Operating Temp | 90°C (XLPE insulation) | 90°C |
| Lifespan | 25+ years | 20–30 years |
| Short-Circuit Withstand | 5 sec @ 250°C | 5 sec @ 250°C |
| Source: Shenghua IEC 60502 test data, 2024 |
Proven in Extreme Conditions
- Middle East Solar Farms: Salt-mist armored YJLV cables powering 200MW UAE projects, surviving 50°C ambient temps + 85% humidity
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- Himalayan Grid Upgrades: 3×185mm² +1×95mm² variants deployed in Nepal at 3,500m elevation, operating flawlessly at -25°C
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- Off-Grid Mining Operations: Aluminum conductors resist vibration fatigue in Chilean copper mines, reducing downtime by 22% versus copper alternatives.
Why Contractors Choose Shenghua YJLV
- Certified Performance: Dual IEC 60502 + GB/T 12706 compliance, with KEMA and CE marks for global acceptance.
- Rapid Customization: Tailor conductor sizes (1.5–400mm²), armor (steel/stainless steel), and sheath colors (black/red/yellow-green) in ≤7 days.
- Zero Halogen Safety: FR-PVC sheathing option (IEC 60332-3 Cat. A) for tunnels/urban areas, emitting <15 Dₘ smoke density when exposed to fire
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Construction
Conductor: Annealed Aluminum Conductor as per IEC 60228
≤ 6mm2 solid (class 1) or stranded (class 2)
＞ 6mm2 stranded (class 2)
Flexible conductor (class 5) optional.
Insulation: XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) rated at 90℃
Metallic Screen optional: Copper tape or copper wires screen optional
Sheath: PVC or FR-PVC type ST2 to IEC 60502, black or red or customization
Applications
For laying indoors and outdoors. Able to bear certain traction during installation, but not external mechanical forces. Laying single core cable in magnetic ducts is not allowed.
Standards
International: IEC 60502, IEC 60228, (IEC 60332-3 for FR-type only)
China: GB/T 12706, (GB/T 18380-3 for FR-type only)
Other standards such as BS, DIN and ICEA upon request
Installation
1. The installation temperature should not over 20℃, If the ambient temperature is lower than 0℃, the cable should be preheated.
2. The bending radius of cable should not less than 8 times.
Technical Data:
| Nom. Cross-section of conductor | Insulation Thickness | Sheath Thickness | Approx. O.D. | Approx. Weight | Max. D.C Resistance of Conductor (20 ℃) | Testing Voltage A.C | Current Rating | |
| mm2 | mm | mm | mm | kg/km | Ω /km | kV/5min | In air (A) | In soil (A) |
| 1×70 | 10.5 | 2.4 | 41 | 1604 | 0.443 | 91 | 265 | 270 |
| 1×95 | 10.5 | 2.4 | 43 | 1767 | 0.320 | 91 | 320 | 325 |
| 1×120 | 10.5 | 2.4 | 44 | 1923 | 0.253 | 91 | 370 | 370 |
| 1×150 | 10.5 | 2.5 | 46 | 2103 | 0.206 | 91 | 420 | 420 |
| 1×185 | 10.5 | 2.5 | 48 | 2282 | 0.164 | 91 | 480 | 480 |
| 1×240 | 10.5 | 2.6 | 50 | 2584 | 0.125 | 91 | 565 | 560 |
| 1×300 | 10.5 | 2.7 | 53 | 2891 | 0.100 | 91 | 650 | 640 |
| 1×400 | 10.5 | 2.8 | 56 | 3325 | 0.0778 | 91 | 780 | 760 |
| 1×500 | 10.5 | 2.9 | 59 | 4076 | 0.0605 | 91 | 915 | 875 |
| 1×630 | 10.5 | 3.0 | 63 | 4305 | 0.0469 | 91 | 1030 | 990 |
| 1×800 | 10.5 | 3.1 | 68 | 5054 | 0.0367 | 91 | 1180 | 1140 |
| 1×1000 | 10.5 | 3.3 | 72 | 5878 | 0.0291 | 91 | 1350 | 1280 |
| 1×1200 | 10.5 | 3.4 | 76 | 6657 | 0.0247 | 91 | 1500 | 1390 |
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