LOTSWhat we usually see
10 AWG PV wire, aluminum PV feeders, MV collection cable and DC trunk cable from utility-scale solar and BESS projects around Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast.
Common wire and cable types
Where these sellers are concentrated
01Surplus Cable Left After Solar and Battery Project Work
Solar and battery storage projects can finish with usable cable still on reels or staged in storage. Purchasing allowances, revised routing, equipment changes and unused installation stock can leave material that no longer has a clear place in the remaining work. The first step is separating those usable leftovers from installation waste.
Typical lots include 10 AWG PV wire, aluminum PV feeders, medium-voltage collection cable and DC trunk cable. Grounding conductors and other feeder cable may also be part of the inventory. Houston Wire Buyers reviews full reels, partial reels, coils, boxes and cut lengths rather than judging a lot by its packaging alone.
Keep each cable type identifiable where possible. A mixed laydown area is easier to assess when reel tags, jacket markings and remaining quantities can be matched to an inventory list. Material reserved for commissioning, repairs or future work should stay separate from stock you intend to sell.
02Wire Types We Review From Solar and BESS Projects
Start with the actual cable markings, not just the name used on the purchase order. We review PV wire, including 10 AWG surplus, along with DC trunk cable and aluminum feeders. Photos should show the conductor size, manufacturer, cable designation and date code wherever those details are available.
Project inventories may also include USE-2/RHW-2 cable, medium-voltage collection cable and XHHW-2 feeders. Bare copper grounding wire and URD cable can be included for review. Identify separately marked products as separate inventory items rather than treating all solar project cable as interchangeable.
A cable's suitability for a particular installation depends on its markings, ratings and the application. A surplus purchase does not establish that material is appropriate for another design. Have a licensed electrician or engineer resolve installation and specification questions; our review focuses on identifying the material, its condition and its resale potential.
03A Solar Wire Surplus Buyer for Organized Project Lots
An inventory list helps us review a large lot without losing the differences between cable types. Include a separate entry for each product, its footage or weight, packaging condition and location. Match entries to photos of reel tags and jacket print so we can see what the listed material actually is.
If surplus is spread across multiple Greater Houston sites, identify the stock at each location. We review the material and pickup logistics before issuing a written offer. Tell us about site access requirements, loading arrangements and operational restrictions that could affect the scheduled visit.
Pickup is scheduled at the seller's site, with timing coordinated around the site's operations. Keep sold material identifiable and available for verification rather than mixing it with active installation stock. At pickup or appointment-only drop-off, we verify the material on site, then make payment per the written offer. Clear documentation helps keep the review tied to the actual lot.
04Recover Value Before Storage Reduces Your Options
Reusable wire is usually worth more than its scrap, or melt, value. Before routing leftover cable into a scrap load, check whether its markings, condition and remaining lengths support resale. Intact reels and identifiable partial reels give us useful information, but packaging alone does not establish the value.
Our pricing considers the conductor metal market, cable type and current demand, size, footage, reel or packaging condition, manufacturer, date code, quantity and pickup logistics. The same weight of two different cable products can therefore lead to different offers. We do not quote a universal rate for solar project leftovers.
Storage takes space and can add inventory carrying costs after a project closes. Outdoor exposure can also damage packaging or material, reducing recovery options. Review idle stock before those problems grow. Short offcuts, burned cable and heavily damaged material may be better suited to scrap; we focus on reusable material and will tell you what appears reusable.
05Solar Project Cable Buying Across Greater Houston
If you need to sell solar project cable in Houston, tell us where the material is physically stored. Relevant seller communities include League City, TX, Missouri City, TX, Cypress, TX and Texas City, TX. Cable held at a contractor's yard may require different pickup arrangements than stock remaining at an operating project site.
Our service area is Greater Houston only: Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Chambers and Waller counties. Although solar and battery projects operate along the broader Gulf Coast, we do not offer pickup throughout that entire region. Include the storage location with your inquiry so we can confirm it falls within our service area.
Our address is 6402 McGrew St, Houston, TX 77087, in southeast Houston's Mayfair area near I-45 and I-610. Drop-off is by appointment only. Call first rather than dispatching a truck before the material review and scheduling are complete.
06How to Sell PV Wire Surplus From Your Project
To sell PV wire surplus, start with photos and an inventory summary. Text 951-403-5738 or email industrial832@gmail.com with clear images of reel tags, jacket print and the overall condition of the material. Include available footage or weight and the location where the cable is stored.
For partial reels and cut lengths, distinguish confirmed quantities from estimates. Note missing tags, damaged packaging or visible cable damage rather than leaving those details for pickup day. If you have several products, group the photos by inventory item so each quantity can be connected to the right cable.
We review the information and provide a written offer. After you accept, we schedule pickup at your Greater Houston site or an appointment-only drop-off at McGrew St. We verify the material on site, then make payment per the written offer. Keep the inventory and photos available so any differences between the submitted list and the actual material can be addressed.
FAQQuestions sellers ask
Can I submit leftover cable from both a solar array and a BESS scope?
Yes. You can submit both scopes in one inquiry, but identify the products separately. Labels such as “solar cable” or “battery cable” do not give us enough detail to evaluate a lot. Include the actual jacket markings, conductor material, quantities and condition for each item so we can review what you have.
Are untagged partial reels automatically treated as scrap?
No. A missing reel tag does not automatically rule out resale if the cable remains identifiable from its jacket print and condition. Send readable marking photos and explain how you determined the remaining footage or weight. If the material cannot be identified adequately, its reusable value may be harder to establish.
Should we hold onto spare cable until the project is fully closed out?
That decision belongs to your project team. Confirm what material is still needed for outstanding work, commissioning or planned repairs before offering it for sale. We can review inventory you have designated as surplus, but we do not determine the spare stock your project should retain.
Does the original purchase cost determine your offer?
No. The original invoice can help identify a product, but the offer reflects the material's current resale potential and the applicable pricing factors. A specialized cable may have cost more to purchase without having equivalent demand as surplus. Clear product identification helps us evaluate it on its own merits.
Is Houston Wire Buyers connected to Houston Wire & Cable Company?
No. Houston Wire Buyers is not affiliated with Houston Wire & Cable Company or any manufacturer. For surplus sales inquiries, contact us directly at 951-403-5738 or industrial832@gmail.com. Our business focuses on buying new, unused and reusable surplus wire and cable within Greater Houston.