The ultimate purpose of wire management is to preserve life and property by preventing conductor damage. Damaged conductors may cause electrical faults, shortening the life of the array, increasing operations and maintenance costs and negatively impacting system owners and installation businesses. A recent study found that 25% of installs had poorly protected conductors and 30% of those systems had experienced electrical faults. The need for better solutions is apparent. The answer lies in considering wire management from a holistic perspective- the whole-life of the system including thermal cycling, UV exposure and aging. This view drives better component selection and installation practices. Within the array, interval-based wire support is the industry norm. While effective, the unsupported span between attachments points requires special care, attention and preventative measures during installation. Continuous support wire management is a less common method. It provides unique benefits including high-speed installation and a maintenance-free, life-time solution. This presentation will discuss best practices for intra-array wire management
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