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POLE-MOUNTED POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS, STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES

  • US 20130038124A1
  • Filed: 09/13/2012
  • Published: 02/14/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system, comprising:

  • alternating current (AC) power transmission lines that are connected to a power grid;

    a power distribution structure for supporting the power transmission lines, wherein the power distribution structure has a defined axis and a defined circumference;

    a mounting structure that is attached to the power distribution structure, wherein the mounting structure extends from the power distribution structure and comprises a mounting rack;

    a solar array comprising at least one solar panel that is affixed to the mounting rack, and DC outputs extending from the solar array, wherein the solar array defines a rectangle having a defined length and width; and

    an DC to AC invertor connected between the DC outputs of the solar array and the AC power transmission lines;

    wherein the length of the solar array is generally aligned with the defined axis of the power distribution structure, and wherein the width of the solar array is greater than half the circumference of the power distribution structure.

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