Wire Management Goes Metal by Scott Rand June 23, 2023 Since the advent of large-scale solar, polymetric (plastic) materials have been the predominant material used in the wire management sector. However, these products, ranging from off-the-shelf zip ties to plastic-coated hangers, pose significant problems. The most pressing concern is the rapid degradation of plastics due…
How New Cable Geometry Impacts Utility-Scale Solar Projects by Scott Rand June 1, 2023 For those of us in the renewables industry, utility-scale solar projects have a particular look and feel. Row upon row of solar modules, PV stretching as far as the eye can see, perhaps drone capture from above that shows acres of…
Ground Mount Solar BOS Buyer’s Guide 2023 April 12, 2023 There is a solar structure and electrical system for every space you encounter. From Midwestern mall parking lots to Northeastern landfills to vast rocky desert landscapes — and all of those solutions are listed in this 2023 Ground-Mount Solar BOS Buyer’s Guide. For this year’s…
Solar Cable Management Solution November 7, 2022 The Arden Series of cable hangers are durable yet cost-effective, function simply and easily, rapid to install, and rugged yet gentle on cable. The messenger hangers feature a three-dimensional design that ensure safe and optimal wire placement that provides derating benefits to the cable it holds. Every hanger…
Affordable Wire Management ’Rounds Out’ Product Portfolio with New Manufacturing Process October 5, 2022 Affordable Wire Management (AWM) has rounded out its wire management products for utility-scale solar projects (so to speak). AWM is focused on metal wire management solutions, and its newly released Arden Cable Hangers and the Solar LOTO solutions (as well as…
Affordable Wire Management Releases New Solar Cable Hangers and Lock-Out Solutions September 26, 2022 Affordable Wire Management (AWM) recently announced the launch of its next-generation wire management products for utility-scale solar projects. Both the newly released Arden Cable Hangers and the Solar LOTO solutions are designed to excel in both economics and longevity, achieve optimal…
Affordable Wire Management Launches Next-Gen Solar Cable Management Solutions at RE+ 2022 Affordable Wire Management’s Newly Released Arden Cable Hangers™ and Solar Lock Out™ (LOTO) Brings Value, Increases Longevity and Enhances Safety Tempe, AZ and Anaheim, CA — September 19, 2022 —Affordable Wire Management (AWM) today announced at RE+2022 the launch of its next-generation wire…
Customization is King in Large-Scale Solar Wire Management April 18, 2022 Managing the wires that carry solar power from modules to inverters may be a small fraction of the cost of building large-scale projects, but taking the time to choose the right solution can pay dividends. Manufacturers are quickly engineering wire management solutions that fit…
The Case for Metal Wire Management in Large-Scale Solar Systems by Scott Rand February 22, 2022 For as long as large-scale solar has existed, polymetric (plastic) materials have predominately been used in the wire management sector. Whether off-the-shelf zip ties or plastic-coated hangers, these products are problematic for a number of reasons. Read More
Solar eBOS Buyer’s Guide 2022 February 7, 2022 Electrical balance of system (eBOS) components can make or break a solar project — either in upfront expenses and install efficiency or by preventing longer-term O&M issues. To better inform your procurement plans, we reached out to eBOS product providers to learn more about their various systems…