Affordable Wire Management Pioneers Pinyon: The Industry’s First Asymmetrical Hanger for North-South Trunk Bus Systems

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.

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