Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a utility-scale cable management systems manufacturer, debuted its new solution Strata, which is made to work with contemporary battery energy storage systems (BESS), delivering a pathway for managing power and control cables.
A rendering of Strata from Affordable Wire Management.
AWM’s Strata works with Fluence Gridstack Pro, Tesla Megapack, Sungrow PowerTitan 2.0, Powin Pod, EPC Power M System, Nidec Conversion Battery Energy Storage Solutions, SolBank 3.0 and LG Energy Storage Systems. The CMS is field-adjustable, compatible with a range of foundation types and can reduce steel costs and install times compared to alternatives. The above-ground solution reduces or eliminates trenching altogether.
“We worked closely with our customers to understand how BESS project requirements are evolving, and saw that existing solutions weren’t keeping up with the scale, complexity and pace of deployment in today’s market,” said Peter Hruby, chief product officer of AWM. “Strata reflects our commitment to building products that not only solve immediate challenges in the field, but also help drive long-term value and accelerate the transition to clean, flexible energy systems.”
The Strata suite of offerings includes:
- Strata Pack – Engineered for Tesla Megapack: AWM’s Strata Pack is a raceway and cleating system that simplifies cable routing from Tesla Megapacks to the transformer. AWM’s cleat and support system routes and protects cables, minimizing the risk of damage and enabling power plant longevity and energy yield.
- Strata Cleat – Designed for all other BESS layouts: Engineered for durability, ease of installation and long-term performance, Strata Cleat minimizes components, simplifies and speeds up construction for stand-alone storage or hybrid renewables power plants.
- Strata MV Highway – Built for all BESS platforms: The Strata MV Highway is ideal for utility-scale projects where underground work is cost-prohibitive or restricted. This above-ground offering provides a trench-free “highway” for routing medium voltage cables from the BESS yard to the substation. Designed with a modular rail and cradle system for proper cable support over long distances while minimizing site disruptions.
“AWM has consistently delivered value-engineered solutions that keep pace with th requirements of today’s modern grid-scale power plants,” said Naveed Hasan, VP of strategy for Sungrow North America. “We’re pleased to see the team has continued its legacy of innovation, with offerings that support Sungrow’s PowerTitan, our intelligent liquid-cooled energy storage system.”
AWM’s cleats are manufactured to meet International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for securing cables in electrical installations, ensuring cable cleats provide proper retention, support and resistance to electro-mechanical forces.
“Many competitors are cutting corners by ignoring IEC 61914 standards, offering cable management solutions that put power plant longevity and O&M workers’ safety at risk,” said Dan Smith, CTO and co-founder of AWM. “Fault conditions can occur at any time, and consequences can be severe. At AWM, we take a different approach — our bonded, all-metal offerings are designed for long-term reliability, ensuring safe and predictable operations. Simply put, we refuse to compromise on safety and performance.”
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