How to Choose the Right Fuses for Today’s Photovoltaic Systems
How to Choose the Right Fuses for Today’s Photovoltaic Systems
As the world shifts toward cleaner energy, photovoltaic (PV) solar power has emerged as a key driver of the transition. The rapid growth of solar farms and self-consumption systems is being fueled by falling panel prices, advances in energy storage, and increasingly ambitious decarbonisation policies.
However, with this technological advancement comes a crucial responsibility: ensuring systems are safe, efficient, and long-lasting. Electrical protection is central to this, and photovoltaic fuses play a leading role.
Why Fuses Matter in PV Installations
Unlike AC systems, PV setups generate constant DC power, making faults harder to clear and increasing fire risks. Without specialist PV fuses, faults can damage panels, inverters, or batteries—and put safety at risk.
The HORUS range of PV fuses by DF Electric is specifically designed for the demanding requirements of today’s solar installations. Offered by one of the world’s leading and most experienced PV fuse manufacturers and rated at 1500 VDC, the HORUS fuse range offers:
- Fast reaction time to short-circuits
- High breaking capacity (>30 kA DC)
- Reliable, low-maintenance design
- Full compliance with IEC 60269-6
Choosing the Right Fuse
When selecting a PV fuse, consider:
- Rated Voltage: Match the system—600, 1000, or 1500 VDC
- Rated Current: Apply a 125% margin over string current
- Breaking Capacity: Ensure safe arc interruption in parallel strings
- Standards: Use only IEC-certified DC fuses
HORUS fuses meet all these criteria, making them ideal for residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar systems.
Why Fuseco?
Fuseco are experts at identifying fuses and we love to help our customers identify fuses & find replacements.
If you’re trying to identify a fuse, please contact the experts at FUSECO. We have 29 years of experience specialising in electrical products. Our friendly staff members will be willing to help you identify exactly what fuse you need.
Call us today for a quote and let FUSECO become your No.1 supplier of fuses.
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