A pole-mounted distribution transformer is an electrical device frequently employed in power distribution networks to convert higher voltage electricity from primary distribution cables into lower, safer voltages appropriate for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications.
The transformers are mounted on utility poles overhead, hence the name "pole" transformer, as opposed to pad-mounted or underground transformers.
Pole-mounted distribution transformers are popular in rural settings, with capacities ranging from 16 kVA to 100 kVA. Characterized by compact design, they can be effortlessly installed on solitary pole installations.