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, the company’s utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) wire management innovation. Designed for stand-alone storage and hybrid solar-plus-storage power plants, Strata simplifies deployment, improves safety, reduces installation complexity, and lowers O&M costs.

 

AWM’s enhanced Strata suite now encompasses three core offerings — Strata Pack, Strata Rail Horizontal, and Strata Rail Vertical — providing flexible solutions for covered applications as well as horizontal and vertical cable routing layouts.

 

Designed for compatibility with a broad range of leading BESS technologies, Strata is engineered for Fluence, Tesla, Sungrow, LG Energy Solution, EPC Power, Nidec Conversion, Hithium, and others.  Data centers require energy storage systems to deliver reliable power amid AI workloads, hyperscale campuses, and grid constraints. Strata supports both short-duration and long-duration batteries, addressing outages and renewable intermittency in these applications.

 

“As the energy storage market matures, developers and EPCs need wire management systems that can adapt to multiple technologies while accelerating construction timelines and reducing field complexity,” said Scott Rand, Co-founder and CEO of Affordable Wire Management.  “The evolution of Strata reflects direct collaboration with the industry and a continued focus on practical, scalable BESS solutions for traditional grid-scale and data center requirements.”

 

The refined Strata suite is engineered to minimize components, simplify deployment, and support long-term operational performance across a rapidly expanding range of battery technologies. Its intelligent cable routing architecture helps prevent overheating while reducing or eliminating trenching requirements, lowering both labor intensity and installation costs.

 

Built around an all-metal design with a UL870 rating, Strata combines durability with rapid deployment through its innovative built-in field adjustment system.

 

The Strata suite is complimented by AWM’s AC- and DC-optimized cleat products, designed to securely support a wide range of cable sizes and configurations across all major BESS platforms. The pre-assembled, single-bolt design enables faster installation while maintaining fault-rated cable securement and long-term reliability. IEC 61914 certification allows for extended spacing of up to 4.5 feet between cleats further reduces material and labor costs in the field.

 

AWM’s foundation systems provide additional flexibility across varied project conditions. Concrete Block Foundations offer fully adjustable installation with durable, weather-resistant performance and simplified site deployment. EZ Pile Foundations feature an optimized steel profile and low-tool installation design that reduces steel usage, labor requirements, and equipment costs while adapting to diverse terrain conditions.

 

Together, the expanded Strata ecosystem provides developers, EPCs, and asset owners with a unified wire management platform engineered specifically for the scale, speed, and complexity of today’s utility-scale energy storage market.

 

Attendees of ACP CLEANPOWER 2026 can learn more about the Strata suite by visiting Affordable Wire Management at Booth #1909 during the event in Houston.

About Affordable Wire Management

Affordable Wire Management (AWM) delivers innovative, precision-engineered PV Cable Management Systems (CMS) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) wire management solutions to all the nation’s top-ranked EPCs. AWM’s ampacity-optimized solar CMS hangers include the Arden Hanger, the Hail-Stow Hanger, and the Pinyon Hanger. Supporting products include the Bonsai Module Cable Hanger, the SUMAC Rail, and the Solar LOTO.  AWM’s Strata is a purpose-built wire management solution engineered specifically for today’s market-leading BESS platforms. All offerings are designed to excel in both economics and longevity, and to further accelerate the widespread adoption of clean energy. To date, nearly 50 GW of AWM solutions have been installed across projects worldwide, with the average grid-scale power plant more than 200 MW in size. All AWM products listed in the company’s catalog can be customized to meet the specific requirements of utility-scale projects. For more information, please visit the AWM website or reach out to AWM via email at sales@affordablewm.com.

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