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The PV or solar cables are part of the Balance of System (BOS) in a PV installation and represent only 1-2% of the total installation cost. Nevertheless, they are critical system components, and their failure disrupts power generation. Utility-scale solar farms are growing in size and operating voltage and the geographical areas where they are installed are more and more subject to extraordinary climate events, extreme and unpredictable. Extreme climate events like heavy rains and floods may cause cable deterioration and failure with negative consequences on power generation capacity, reliability of power supplies and return on investment.