AWM releases improved Arden Hanger system for solar cable management June 3, 2026 Affordable Wire Management introduces the upgraded Gen 5S Arden Hanger, enhancing solar cable management with improved installation efficiency, greater durability, and optimized wire support for utility-scale solar projects and EPC teams. Read More
Affordable Wire Management Showcases Expanded and Refined Strata for BESS Wire Management at ACP CLEANPOWER 2026 Enhanced Strata offerings deliver greater flexibility, simplified installation, and scalable support for evolving utility-scale battery storage technologies HOUSTON – June 3, 2026 – At ACP CLEANPOWER 2026, Affordable Wire Management (AWM) today unveiled its expanded and refined Strata suite,…
Affordable Wire Management Introduces Gen 5S Arden Hanger Newest release of AWM’s Arden Hanger enhances cable airflow, boosts ampacity, and lowers utility-scale project development costs HOUSTON — June 2, 2026 — At ACP CLEANPOWER 2026, Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a leading provider of utility-scale PV Cable Management Systems (CMS) and wire management solutions for Battery…
New white paper redefines cable management best practices for utility-scale bifacial solar installations May 20, 2026 A new white paper from Arizona State University and Affordable Wire Management challenges conventional cable routing practices, showing rear-hanging cable bundles do not reduce bifacial solar performance while improving reliability and maintainability. Read More
University research: Rear-hanging cable shading doesn’t affect bifacial solar project output May 7, 2026 New university research from Arizona State University found that rear-hanging cable bundles have negligible impact on bifacial solar module performance, supporting optimized cable management strategies that improve reliability without sacrificing energy production. Read More
Arizona State University and Affordable Wire Management New White Paper Redefines Cable Management Best Practices for Utility-Scale Bifacial Solar Co-authored by Dr. GovindaSamy Tamizhmani of ASU’s Photovoltaic Reliability Laboratory and Affordable Wire Management, the research demonstrates that rear-hanging cable bundles do not negatively impact bifacial module performance—challenging conventional routing practices and highlighting improved reliability through optimized cable design Tempe, Ariz. – May 6, 2026…
Affordable Wire Management Continues to Dominate Utility-Scale Solar Cable Management, Advances Innovative, Industry-First Solutions for the Battery Energy Storage Sector AWM’s Continued Leadership in Grid-Scale PV Cable Management, Expansion into Battery Storage, Positions the Company for Another Year of Vigorous Growth Tempe, Ariz. – February 18, 2026 – Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a leading provider…
New Lives for Cable: Innovation grows to meet shifting needs for battery energy storage systems February 15, 2026 As utility-scale battery storage expands, innovative cable management solutions are reducing installation costs, improving thermal performance, and enhancing long-term reliability, helping developers deploy safer and more efficient BESS infrastructure. Read More
AWM’s Strata Stack Wins 2025 “Best in Show” for Large-Scale Innovation at Solar Power World December 15, 2025 Affordable Wire Management’s innovative Strata Stack was named a 2025 Large-Scale “Best in Show” winner by Solar Power World, recognizing its durable, all-metal design as a breakthrough in solar cable management. Read More
Affordable Wire Management Debuts Solar Strap at RE+2025 – Innovative, All-Metal Replacement for Plastic Zip Ties September 23, 2025 Affordable Wire Management unveils Solar Strap at RE+ 2025—an all-metal, reusable alternative to plastic zip ties, delivering superior durability, fire resistance, and long-term performance in utility-scale solar cable management. Read More
Turnkey above-ground wire management compatible with Fluence Smartstack
➤ Single-bolt, fault-rated cleat with innovative clamp system
➤ Reduces circuit count with ampacity efficient cleat design
➤ Prevents overheating through intelligent cable routing
➤ Scalable and flexible for all site designs and is compatible with both 2-hour and 4-hour configurations
➤ Simple installation, inspection, and maintenance
AC- and DC-optimized cleats designed for all BESS platforms
➤ Eliminates trenching for BESS
➤ Optimized support spacing lowers costs
➤ Flexible design for any terrain
➤ All-in-one package, including precast foundations
➤ Enhanced reliability for stand-alone and hybrid storage projects
AWM’s world-class reliability, optimized for all covered applications including Tesla Megapack
➤ Supports both 2-hour and 4-hour layouts
➤ All-metal design is bonded with an IEC 61914 rating
➤ Reduces or eliminates trenching
➤ Single-bolt, fuse-rated cleat system for easy installation
➤ 4.5 feet spacing between cable cleats
Single part serves as both LOTO device and dust cap
➤ Safely locks out solar connectors during energization or maintenance
➤ Simple, rapid install; requires disconnect tool to remove
➤ IP67D dust and water resistant
➤ Compatible with any MC-4-compatible cable coupler
➤ Provisions to attach a tag
An innovative alternative to plastic zip ties
➤ Safe, reliable, easy-to-install solution for wire management
➤ 40+ year lifetime and no tools required for install
➤ Excellent corrosion resistance
➤ High mechanical strength
➤ Highly flexible installation method
Rigid aluminum rail system used with Arden hangers
➤ A streamlined cable support system eliminating the need for end piles
➤ Ideal for short feeder cable runs and areas requiring minimal cable sag
➤ Rapid installation by a single worker, saving time and labor
The better choice for solar string cable management
➤ Easy to install, no tools required
➤ Outlives 40+ year design life for PV power plants
➤ Multiple designs including products for bifacial and
thin-film modules
➤ Exceeds all safety standards
➤ Bonded options available for all designs
Efficient, cost-effective CMS ideal for North-South trunk bus systems
➤ Innovative asymmetrical design
➤ Attaches directly to the piles and eliminates support brackets
➤ Minimizes moment-loads on piles
➤ Versatile, can be used for trackers or fixed-tilt mounting systems
Simple, speedy replacement for traditional piles in Cable Management Systems (CMS)
➤ Optimized steel design tailored for CMS load profiles
➤ Reduces the total steel cost required for CMS
➤ Low tool design, significantly reducing labor intensity in the field
➤ Adaptable to any terrain and able to support multiple use cases
A game changer for above-ground utility-scale CMS
➤ Toolkit includes methodology, expert guidance and tools to streamline installation processes and reduce labor costs
➤ Eliminates the need for temperature dependent sag charts
➤ Utilizes a calibrated scale and winch to achieve end-to-end cable tensioning
➤ Enables the installation and tightening of thousands of feet of cable in minutes
➤ Safety-first approach diminishes the potential for cable snap or human error
First of its kind asymmetrical hanger optimized for Nextracker’s Hail Pro-75
➤ Fits in the tight gap of tracker stowed to 75 degrees
➤ Delivers equal ampacity optimization as the Arden Hanger
➤ Minimizes flood plain clearance issues
➤ At damper piles – aligns the bottom of the cable with the bottom of the module
➤ At non-damper piles – hanger mounts directly to the pile flange
Engineered to increase ampacity and cable performance
➤ Cable offset improves airflow, boosting ampacity compared to Gen 5
➤ Engineered for safe, quick installation, with lower e-BOS costs
➤ Same secure hook and retention characteristics
➤ Reduced material use and better geometry for tracker exclusion zones
Safe, reliable, easy-to-install hanger for above-ground wire management
➤ Optimized arrangements for maximum cable performance
➤ 20% improvement in strength-to-weight ratio over previous
generations
➤ Refined retention features for extremely secure cable support
➤ Designed with a large radius at every cable contact surface
➤ Supports up to 40 1000mcm conductors