FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Why it Matters Cincinnati, Ohio — Melink Solar & Geo, Inc., a solar PV and geothermal engineering company, has been awarded grant funding by the United States Department of Energy’s (DOE). The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) specifically provided the grant funding. The funding enables Melink to accelerate the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Beyond the Pandemic — Shifting to Sustainable, Clean Energy
As devastating as COVID-19 has been, there’s a different lens from which we can view its effect on the world. How can businesses become more resilient? While it’s hard not to focus on just the next few months, it’s important to think about the kind of world we want to live in after this crisis ends. […]
Tariffs Impacting Growth of U.S. Solar Industry
The growth of solar in the United States continues to be prohibited by tariffs placed on the industry in 2018. However, despite the tariffs, the commercial solar growth forecast is not all doom and gloom. Tariffs and the Commercial Solar Industry While tariffs may be prohibiting the overall solar industry from quickly growing in the […]
Tips for Purchasing an Electric Vehicle (EV)
Buying an electric vehicle (EV) can be challenging, especially if you haven’t done so before. Here are four tips to help you get the most bang for your buck. EV Purchasing Tip #1 Double Check Your Incentives EV incentives are always subject to change at the federal and state level. As of December 2019, the […]
The Application of Ground-Source Heat Pumps with Waste Water Systems
The use of waste water, both grey and black, as a heat source or sink is not a new concept. But, until recently, the availability of cost-effective, factory-constructed systems has been limited. Now, with these new systems hitting the market, engineers have more options than ever for designing more sustainable facilities. One such way the […]
Tips for Home Solar Panel Installation
Melink Employee-Owner Jason Brown offers tips for DIY home solar panel installation. Jason Brown, Senior Applications Engineer for Melink Corporation, added a 9.76 kW solar system consisting of 32 panels to the roof of his new home in 2019. “I went with adding solar because I know it works, and it’s worth the investment. I […]
Re-Deployable Commercial Solar Systems
There are many barriers for property owners who are considering adding commercial solar capabilities to their buildings. Barriers may include installation cost, installation time, debt financing, and structural integrity of the roof. To help combat these obstacles, solar installation providers are trying to find the best ways to reduce hurdles and make commercial solar photovoltaic […]