In low-voltage power distribution networks and municipal infrastructure construction, the 0.6/1kV Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC) is a key carrier connecting power distribution nodes and end-users. This cable, featuring a PE/PVC dual jacket, aluminum conductor, and XLPE insulation, has become a preferred solution for overhead power distribution projects and urban street lighting systems due to its core advantages of "multi-layer protection, efficient conductivity, and scenario adaptability". Its design fully considers the complexity of overhead environments and the particularity of street lighting power supply. Through the collaborative optimization of materials and structure, it achieves comprehensive value of "safety and reliability, long-term durability, and economic adaptability", and can effectively meet the needs of urban and rural low-voltage overhead power distribution, street lighting power supply for main and secondary urban roads, and peripheral lighting in industrial parks.​ In terms of material and structural design, the cable adopts a three-layer core structure of "aluminum conductor + XLPE insulation + PE/PVC jacket", with each link optimized for the characteristics of overhead and street lighting scenarios. The conductor is made of high-purity aluminum with a purity of ≥99.5%, manufactured through a concentric stranding process. The stranding lay length is controlled between 12-18 times the outer diameter of the conductor, which not only improves flexibility to adapt to the bending needs during overhead installation (such as turning between poles and avoiding obstacles) but also enhances fatigue resistance to withstand mechanical stresses caused by wind vibration and temperature alternations (-40℃ to 90℃) in long-term outdoor environments. Compared with copper conductors, aluminum conductors reduce material costs by 40%-50%, and their density is only 27% of that of copper, significantly reducing the cable's self-weight (the weight of the cable per kilometer is about 30% of that of copper conductor cables of the same specification). This reduces the load-bearing pressure on poles and towers, and lowers the investment cost of infrastructure such as poles and brackets in the project, making it particularly suitable for large-scale overhead power distribution and street lighting network construction.​ The insulation layer is made of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), which forms a three-dimensional network molecular structure through chemical cross-linking, and its performance is far superior to ordinary polyethylene: Firstly, it has excellent electrical insulation performance, with a breakdown field strength of over 26kV/mm, far higher than the requirements of the 0.6/1kV voltage level. It can effectively isolate current leakage between conductors and avoid short-circuit faults in street lighting power supply circuits or power distribution networks caused by insulation failure. Secondly, it has outstanding heat resistance, with a long-term allowable operating temperature of 90℃ and a short-term overload temperature of up to 130℃ (duration ≤5 seconds), which can cope with short-term current fluctuations during high summer temperatures or when street lights are turned on intensively, delaying insulation aging. Thirdly, it has strong weather resistance, capable of withstanding UV radiation and rain erosion, avoiding cracking and embrittlement of the insulation layer, and extending the service life to more than 20 years.​ The outer PE/PVC jacket is a core protection highlight of this cable, adopting a composite structure of PE and PVC (the inner PE layer focuses on flexibility and weather resistance, and the outer PVC layer focuses on impact resistance and chemical resistance), forming a dual protective barrier. PE material has excellent low-temperature resistance and anti-aging properties, and remains flexible even in a low-temperature environment of -40℃, avoiding jacket cracking; PVC material has high impact strength, oil resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance, which can resist scratches from tree branches, pecking by birds in the overhead environment, and oil pollution and dust pollution that may exist around street lights. The synergistic effect of the dual jacket enables the cable to maintain structural integrity in complex outdoor environments, reducing the risk of faults caused by external damage and environmental erosion.​ In terms of application scenarios, the cable's adaptability accurately covers the two core fields of overhead power distribution and street lighting: In urban and rural low-voltage overhead power distribution, the high current-carrying capacity of its aluminum conductor (continuous current-carrying capacity can reach 60A-200A depending on the cross-section) can meet the daily electricity needs of residential communities and rural villages, and the weather resistance of the PE/PVC jacket adapts to the diverse climates of urban and rural areas (such as rainy in the south and cold in the north). In urban street lighting power supply, the cable can be directly laid overhead along street light poles without excavating the ground, reducing damage to urban traffic and greenery. The dual jacket can resist mechanical collisions and environmental pollutants around street lights, ensuring the continuity of street lighting power supply. At the same time, it adapts to the intermittent power supply mode of street lights, avoiding damage to the cable caused by frequent start-stop. In the peripheral lighting and power distribution of industrial parks, its chemical resistance can cope with mild industrial waste gas and dust pollution that may exist around the park, ensuring the stable operation of the power distribution and lighting system.​ From the perspective of balancing performance and cost, this cable shows significant advantages. In addition to the cost optimization brought by aluminum conductors and composite jackets, the long-term durability of XLPE insulation and PE/PVC jackets reduces the frequency of later operation and maintenance and replacement costs—the annual operation and maintenance cost is only 50% of that of ordinary unjacketed cables. At the same time, the cable strictly complies with the national standard GB/T 12527-2008 "Overhead Insulated Cables for Rated Voltage of 1kV and Below" and the international standard IEC 60502-1, and meets high industry standards in key indicators such as conductor DC resistance, insulation resistance, and jacket tensile strength, ensuring that power supply safety and operational stability are not sacrificed while controlling costs.​ In conclusion, the 0.6/1kV ABC Aerial Bundled Cable with PE/PVC Jacket, Aluminum Conductor, and XLPE Insulated has become an efficient solution for overhead power distribution and street lighting systems with its scientific material combination, multi-layer protection structure, and scenario-based design. It can not only meet the protection needs of complex outdoor environments but also balance cost and performance, which is of great significance for promoting the upgrading of urban and rural power distribution networks and improving the reliability of urban street lighting power supply.