There’s a growing buzz in the solar industry about two new products from the solar cable management systems manufacturer, Affordable Wire Management (AWM). As many of you in the solar realm know, utility-scale solar projects often necessitate comprehensive and reliable cable management solutions. Here’s a detailed look at these innovative additions and how they’re poised to benefit solar companies and, ultimately, homeowners.
The first offering, dubbed the Photon Kit or simply “Pulling Hardware & Optimized Tensioning On-the-Go” Kit, strategically employs winch technology to assist with wire tensioning. In most above-ground cable management systems, there’s the painstaking task of installing and tensioning of countless feet of messenger cable—an endeavor that requires consistent reference to temperature-dependent sag charts. Also, there’s always the looming threat of cable snap or human error, leading to delays and additional costs.
However, the Photon Kit is setting out to rewrite this narrative. It uses a calibrated scale and winch allowing for precise end-to-end tensioning, thereby hastening the process and minimizing potential mistakes. This innovation has been proven to bolster project install times significantly, with some solar companies reporting installation rates improving by 2.5 times or more—a truly staggering improvement!
The value of the Photon Kit is already being recognized and implemented in major projects. Such as the Escalante Solar project, where crews tightened 1000-1500 feet of cable in mere minutes and completed this 200+ MW project in just a few months. Its potential for optimizing the installation of solar panels for your home or a larger solar array for the home is incredible.
AWM’s second innovative product is called Helios. It’s essentially a beam rod compatible with multiple pile types and can be attached using a screw. It can also be installed onto cylindrical piles through a U-bolt system. Crafted using an extrusion process, the Helios Beam Rod is stronger, more scalable, and more corrosion-resistant, making it uniquely able to handle even the most challenging conditions.
Now, ponder over how these products, made entirely in the United States, could be a game-changer for solar companies and homeowners. By harnessing these innovative solutions, solar panel installation for your home becomes not just more effective, but potentially less time-consuming and less expensive. This might just herald a new era for solar companies aiming for faster and more efficient project completion.
Equally, the cost-saving implications serve as a significant plus for homeowners. Efficiently installed solar panels or a hassle-free solar array for home use is certainly a win-win scenario. And given that AWM’s products meet the Inflation Reduction Act’s domestic content requirements, they could potentially qualify for a 10% installed system cost tax credit adder—meaning even more savings for you.
AWM’s bold moves underline the rapidly evolving world of solar and bear testament to the innovative solutions solar companies are utilizing, both to improve their operations and provide better service to homeowners. As your solar expert, I remain dedicated to keeping you updated on such important developments. Keep harnessing the sun!
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/02/28/affordable-wire-management-introduces-two-utility-scale-hardware-products/
