Power distribution enclosure having a combined reconfigurable service entrance and a DC distribution section

A method of installing a power distribution enclosure to supply direct current (DC) power to a customer, wherein:

• the power distribution enclosure comprises:
• a mounting portion disposed along a rear face of the power distribution enclosure, wherein the mounting portion includes fins configured to dissipate heat generated within the power distribution enclosure, and wherein the fins are formed in a shape corresponding to a partial circumference of a utility pole;
• and
• mounting features formed from a gap between the mounting portion and the rear face of the power distribution enclosure, wherein the mounting features are configured to receive one or more straps that secure the power distribution enclosure to the utility pole, with the fins proximate to the utility pole;
• and
• the method comprising:
• mounting the power distribution enclosure to the utility pole utilizing the one or more straps;
• connecting alternating current (AC) wiring to an AC input section of the power distribution enclosure, wherein the AC input section is electrically coupled to a reconfigurable service entrance of the power distribution enclosure;
• connecting DC wiring to a DC output section of the power distribution enclosure, wherein the DC wiring supplies the DC power to the customer via a power converter section of the power distribution enclosure that converts AC power supplied to the AC input section to the DC power;
• and
• configuring the reconfigurable service entrance based on whether the power distribution enclosure is a service entrance for a utility.

A power distribution enclosure configured to supply direct current (DC) power to a customer, the power distribution enclosure comprising:

• an alternating current (AC) input section configured to receive AC power;
• a DC output section configured to distribute the DC power to the customer;
• a reconfigurable service entrance that is electrically coupled to the AC input section, the reconfigurable service entrance comprising:
• a ground connector electrically coupled to the power distribution enclosure;
• an isolated neutral bus assembly electrically isolated from the power distribution enclosure, wherein the reconfigurable service entrance comprises a service entrance when the isolated neutral bus assembly is bonded to the ground connector;
• and
• an AC mains breaker electrically coupled to the AC input section;
• and
• a power converter section electrically coupled to the AC mains breaker and configured to receive the AC power, and to generate the DC power;
• a DC distribution section electrically coupled to the power converter section and configured to receive the DC power from the power converter section, and to distribute the DC power to the DC output section;
• a mounting portion disposed along a rear face of the power distribution enclosure, wherein the mounting portion includes fins configured to dissipate heat generated within the power converter section, and wherein the fins are formed in a shape corresponding to a partial circumference of a utility pole;
• and
• mounting features formed from a gap between the mounting portion and the rear face of the power distribution enclosure, wherein the mounting features are configured to receive one or more straps that secure the power distribution enclosure to the utility pole, with the fins proximate to the utility pole.