Pole-mounted power generation systems, structures and processes

A process for locally harvesting solar power, comprising:

• attaching a power generation structure to a power distribution structure that supports alternating current (AC) power transmission lines, wherein the power distribution structure has a defined circumference, wherein the power generation structure comprises
• a mounting structure that includes 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, and
• a DC to AC invertor connected between the DC outputs of the solar array and the AC power transmission lines;
• wherein the attaching the power generation structure to the power distribution structure comprises attaching the mounting structure to the power distribution structure, such that the mounting structure extends from the power distribution structure;
• collecting solar energy through the solar array;
• inverting the DC power from the solar array to AC power through the DC to AC invertor;
• and
• transferring the AC power to the power transmission lines.