Description
xVictron Solar Cable 5m / 6mm² with MC4 Male and Female Connectors (PV-ST01)
This is a pre-assembled 5-metre solar DC cable from Victron Energy, fitted with MC4-compatible male and female connectors (PV-ST01 type). It is designed for connecting solar panels to combiner boxes, charge controllers or other DC wiring in PV installations. The 6mm² cross-section suits higher-current panel strings where voltage drop and heat dissipation matter.
Key Features
- 5-metre length, ready to install with no additional crimping or termination required.
- 6mm² conductor cross-section, suitable for higher-current PV string connections.
- Fitted with MC4-compatible PV-ST01 male and female connectors, one at each end.
- Designed for outdoor DC solar applications with UV-resistant cable construction.
- Supplied by Victron Energy, manufactured to consistent quality standards for PV use.
Product Overview
Pre-terminated solar cables remove the risk of incorrectly crimped or mismatched connectors on site. This cable arrives with a PV-ST01 MC4-compatible male connector at one end and a female connector at the other, making it a direct extension or interconnect cable for standard MC4-equipped panels and components.
The 6mm² conductor is the correct choice where cable runs are longer or where panel current output is higher, as it reduces resistive losses compared to the more common 4mm² option. For a 5-metre run at typical residential or commercial string currents, 6mm² keeps voltage drop within acceptable limits and reduces heat build-up in the cable.
MC4 (PV-ST01) connectors are the industry standard for solar panel interconnection. They are rated for outdoor use, provide a secure locking connection, and are compatible with the vast majority of solar panels and DC components on the market. Always verify connector brand compatibility before mixing connector types on the same string.
Specifications
- SKU: SCA000500100
- Cable length: 5 metres
- Conductor cross-section: 6mm²
- Connector type: MC4-compatible PV-ST01, male and female
- Weight: 0.768 kg
- GTIN: 8719076025177
Applications
- Extending or interconnecting solar panel strings in residential and commercial PV installations.
- Connecting panels to string combiner boxes or DC isolators.
- Off-grid solar systems where panels feed directly into a charge controller or inverter-charger.
- Replacement or additional cabling for existing MC4-equipped PV arrays.
- Marine and mobile solar installations using standard MC4-compatible panels.
What Is Included
- 1 x Victron solar cable, 5m, 6mm², with MC4-compatible PV-ST01 male connector at one end and female connector at the other.
Installation Notes
DC solar wiring should be carried out by a qualified electrician or MCS-accredited installer. Ensure the cable polarity is correct before making any connections, and confirm that the PV-ST01 connectors are compatible with the connector brand used elsewhere in the string. Do not mix connector brands on the same string without verifying cross-compatibility, as this can create a fire or arc-fault risk. For grid-connected systems, all DC wiring must comply with current UK wiring regulations and any applicable G98 or G99 requirements.
Return Policy
xWe offer a 14-day, no-quibble returns or replacement policy because we want you to be totally satisfied with your purchase.
If you are unhappy in any way with your purchase, you can return it for a refund or a replacement, as long as you return it in the same condition as it arrived (original/undamaged packaging and product) and within 30 days of receiving it. We will pay for your return postage on a faulty item as long as you send it using Royal Mail 2nd class recorded delivery (for EU or International Shipments, you have to use our UPS account, we will provide you with a return label)
Please keep in mind the following:
- Items returned within 14 days but not in their original and undamaged packaging will also incur a -15% charge per package.
- If you return an item that doesn't adhere to our returns procedure or doesn't include a returns form, you may be liable for a £10 administration fee
- Individual items from a bundle can't be returned, refunded or exchanged. If you want a refund/credit/exchange for a bundle, all items must be returned to us.
Before you return your item, please make sure that:
- You follow our returns process (outlined below)
- The goods and packaging are undamaged
IMPORTANT: We need to be able to identify an item with your order. We can only do this if you follow our returns process. Please do not send us items back that do not follow this process as they cannot be identified properly and will not be replaced or refunded.
What delivery method do I need to use when returning an item?
You must send the goods back to us via Royal Mail 2nd class recorded delivery. Refunds on faulty items returned are reimbursed within 5 working days.
Can I return just one item from multiple purchases?
Yes. Once you start the returns process you will go to a page that will allow you to choose which items you want to be replaced or refunded.
Returning faulty goods
If your item is faulty, you need to follow the returns policy, where you will be able to state that it’s faulty. The product will then arrive at our warehouse for testing.
If your purchase is not within 14 days
You can still exchange your item for a different product or for credit to use on the Voltacon Solar or Ledison-led-lights.co.uk websites (-15% from the credit amount).
Returns outside of the 14-day period do not qualify for the free returns policy.
Returning an item within the warranty
If you have a warranty and want to return a faulty item, you just need to follow our standard returns process. When we receive your item, we will then check that it’s within warranty and for any faults before arranging a replacement.