Adapter clamp for facilitating installation of photovoltaic components to a cylindrical pile

An adapter clamp for facilitating installation of photovoltaic (PV) components to a cylindrical pile, the adapter clamp comprising:

• a first arm configured to be secured to a first side of the cylindrical pile, the first arm having a first edge that is configured to create a first Hertzian contact with an outer surface of the cylindrical pile, a second edge that is configured to create a second Hertzian contact with the outer surface of the cylindrical pile, and a first mounting surface configured for coupling a first PV component;
• a second arm configured to be secured to a second side of the cylindrical pile, the second arm having a second mounting surface configured for coupling a second PV component;
• and
• a fastener configured to secure the first arm to the second arm and decrease a distance therebetween in order to create a frictional attachment between the first and second arms and the cylindrical pile.