DC vs. AC There are two ways for currents of electricity to flow in a circuit: DC (Direct Current) and AC (Alternating Current). Solar panels produce DC as sunlight is absorbed, with current flowing in only one direction. The electrical grid uses AC to transport electricity, that periodically changes the direction of the flow. Inverters […]
Category: Renewable Energy
Melink Solar Receives Solar Power Worlds Greenest Contractor Award
Melink is Solar Power World’s 2021 Greenest Contractor. Melink Solar is featured on the 2021 Top Solar Contractors List and receives Solar Power World’s “Greenest Contractor” Award. Solar Power World magazine’s annual list includes Ohio-based, commercial solar design and build firm. Cincinnati, Ohio — Every year, Solar Power World nominates one solar firm for the “Greenest Contractor” Award. […]
Q&A: What Is Net Metering?
If you are considering solar for your commercial building, an important concept to understand is net metering, whether it applies in your state, and how it works with your utility company. What is Net Metering? Net metering is a billing incentive that offers credits to the owner when a solar PV system produces more electricity […]
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy: Fighting Climate Change with a One-Two Punch
To invest in energy efficiency or renewable energy? A question often pondered by building owners, design engineers, investors, energy engineers, performance contractors, and anyone in between who has a say deciding how to invest money to make the strongest financial and environmental impacts. In an ideal scenario, one can invest in both efficiency and renewable […]