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 […]
Future Customers & Future Employees want Sustainability
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?
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 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. […]
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 than consumed. […]
Electrifying Our Future
The solar industry has dynamic plans over the next decade. 500K electric vehicle charging stations. 70M electric vehicles. And that’s just the beginning…
The Added Appeal of Solar Canopies
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 […]
Is Rooftop Solar a Fire Risk?
Thanks to industry improvements, you can confidently install solar on your roof without having to worry about the possibility of your system catching fire.
Melink Solar Featured on 2020 Top Solar Contractors List
Solar Power World magazine’s Top Solar Contractors annual list includes Cincinnati-based solar installer. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cincinnati, Ohio — Although the COVID-19 pandemic is the immediate crisis, mitigating climate change is also an urgent issue. Solar installations are one way to help reduce greenhouse gases from fossil fuel-based power generation. Solar Power World has recognized […]
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 […]