BLACKSBURG, Va., Sept. 9 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
Solar energy can take many forms, but one of the newest in the United States is balcony solar. Already legal in Maryland and Virginia, with a bill pending in D.C., these compact units offer Mid-Atlantic renters and homeowners an inexpensive way to diversify their energy options, reduce stress on the grid, and save on their monthly bills.
Virginia Tech energy expert Saifur Rahman explains that, "Unlike more traditional rooftop solar systems that have existed for decades, the DC-AC inverter that comes with the panel connects directly to the household electrical outlet. It has electronic controls that allow electricity to flow t...