The invention provides an irradiation crosslinking low-smoke halogen-free flame-retardant polyolefin cable material for photovoltaic cables. The cable material is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 40-50 parts of polyethylene (PE), 30-40 parts of polyvinyl chloride resin, 20-30 parts of CSM2305, 10-12 parts of ethylene-acrylate copolymer, 10-15 parts of epichlorohydrin rubber T3100, 5-10 parts of epoxidized soybean oil, 2-3 parts of carbonyl iron powder, 10-12 parts of high abrasion carbon black N330, 5-10 parts of light calcium carbonate, 1-2 parts of zinc oxide, 5-10 parts of wollastonite powder, 4-5 parts of vermiculite, 1-2 parts of polytetrafluoroethylene micro powder, 1-2 parts of graphite, 1-2 parts of nano boron carbide, 2-3 parts of ferric oxide, 0.1-0.2 part of UV-O, 0.1-0.2 part of UV-53, 0.1-0.2 part of flame retardant TBC, 10-12 parts of aluminium hypophosphite, 5-8 parts of decabromodiphenyl ether, 8-10 parts of dioctyl terephthalate, 6-8 parts of trioctyl trimellitate, 8-10 parts of triethyl citrate, 1-2 parts of calcium stearate, 0.2-0.4 part of stearic acid, 0.1-0.2 part of oxidized polyethlene wax, 0.2-0.3 part of ethylene bis stearamide, 0.1-0.2 part of DCP, and 12-15 parts of modified filler. The cable material has the characteristics of high flame retardance, high ultraviolet resistance and high ageing resistance, and meanwhile, has a good mechanical property, and is environment-friendly.