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 […]

Your Future Customers – And Future Employees – Want You to be Invested in Sustainability As Generation Z enters adulthood, their influence over politics and consumerism is growing. Gen Z is the generation born roughly between 1997 and 2012, meaning that roughly all of Gen Z will be legal adults by 2030 and will make […]

How does Elective “Direct” Pay work? The Inflation Reduction Act implemented by the Biden-Harris administration includes clean energy tax credits for federal income tax-exempt and government entities for the first time. Elective Pay (also called Direct Pay) comes in the form of tax-free cash payments from the IRS once clean energy tax credits are earned. […]

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.  […]

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 than consumed. […]

On Friday, April 16, 2021, a webinar hosted by Frost Brown Todd was presented as an opportunity for Ohio’s Public Utilities and Municipalities to learn more about clean energy and the benefits of transitioning to behind-the-meter solar.

The solar industry has dynamic plans over the next decade. 500K electric vehicle charging stations. 70M electric vehicles. And that’s just the beginning…

As businesses attempt to set themselves apart in a world of emerging technologies, those invested in renewable energy continue to outshine competition. Solar power in particular has not only proven to be a profitable investment — it can also serve as a marketing tool to entice customers and employees. Consider a solar canopy covering your […]

Thanks to industry improvements, you can confidently install solar on your roof without having to worry about the possibility of your system catching fire.

Quickly catch up on the latest solar news in the solar industry… Solar Module Price Fluctuations Solar suppliers may be noticing recent pricing swings. Several events have led to price fluctuations in the solar supply market: In mid-July, a series of flash explosions at a GCL Silicon polysilicon plant reportedly took down more than 10% […]