Affordable Wire Management Pioneers Pinyon: The Industry’s First Asymmetrical Hanger for North-South Trunk Bus Systems
The Pinyon Hanger – the third hanger in AWM’s Cable Management System – drives efficiencies with innovative design
Anaheim, Calif. and Tempe, Ariz. – September 11, 2024 – Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a leading provider of utility-scale solar Cable Management Systems (CMS), officially announced their Pinyon Hanger at RE+ 2024. Pinyon, part of AWM’s CMS, represents a significant advancement in utility-scale solar wire management, offering an efficient, cost-effective solution tailored for North-South trunk bus systems.
The Pinyon Hanger’s innovative design sets it apart from traditional offerings. The asymmetrical structure supports the messenger cable directly at the piles, eliminating the need for support brackets. This reduces material and labor, reduces the moment-load on piles, and minimizes the required area to accommodate a CMS.
Moreover, Pinyon is particularly useful in specific site conditions and layouts, especially where multiple trackers are installed in long columns north to south. Its versatile application extends beyond trackers to include fixed-tilt mounting systems, further demonstrating its adaptability in various utility-scale solar configurations.
Integrated into the larger Electrical Balance of System (eBoS), the Pinyon Hanger plays a crucial role in supporting the increasing trend of North-South Trunk bus designs, given lower DC voltage drop and improved O&M access. By working closely with eBoS trunk bus cable providers, AWM ensures that the Pinyon Hanger contributes to achieving excellence in North-South designs.
Engineered for durability, the Pinyon Hanger, like all of AWM’s offerings, will last 90+ years, ensuring long-term performance and reliability. This all translates into time and cost savings, making it an ideal solution for EPCs looking to optimize their projects’ budgets.
Scott Rand, CEO and Co-Founder of AWM explained, “Pinyon delivers on cost reductions and installation efficiencies, but it also extends these benefits into long-term O+M. Longevity makes Pinyon – and our other hanger offerings – a sustainable choice for solar projects, aligning with industry goals for creating resilient, long-lasting renewable energy infrastructure. As we continue to adapt and refine these systems, we’re committed to providing comprehensive solutions that enable performance throughout the entire lifecycle of solar power plants.”
In addition to the Pinyon Hanger, AWM’s innovative CMS includes the Arden Hanger, the Hail-Stow Hanger, the HELIOS Beam Rod and the PHOTON Toolkit.
The AWM team will be exhibiting at RE+ 2024, September 10-12, on the third level of the Anaheim Convention Center. Stop by Booth #L31509 to see live demos of their ampacity optimization and learn more about their comprehensive CMS.
About Affordable Wire Management
Affordable Wire Management (AWM) delivers innovative, precision-engineered solar Cable Management Systems (CMS) to the nation’s top-ranked EPCs. AWM’s comprehensive CMS includes three hanger offerings: the Arden Hanger, the Hail-Stow Hanger, and the Pinyon Hanger. AWM’s HELIOS Beam Rod and the PHOTON Toolkit enhance the CMS. Supporting products include the Bonsai Module Cable Hanger, the SUMAC Rail, the Solar LOTO and the Safety Flag. All offerings are designed to excel in both economics and longevity, and to further accelerate the widespread adoption of clean energy. Customization options, backed by AWM’s professional support team known for their deep expertise in utility-scale solar, are available across the entire product suite. To date, over 10 GW of AWM’s all-metal solutions have been installed across the U.S. and Canada.
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