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% […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Capture Reflective Light – Bifacial Solar Panels
Traditional solar modules are designed to capture as much light energy as possible on one side and convert that into electrical power, while any residual light is reflected away. A recent innovation in solar panel technology allows for light to pass through areas in the module and is re-captured on the back side for increased […]
Solar PV Material Efficiency
With innovations such as bifacial solar panels, solar windows, and solar shingles, it is certainly an exciting time for the industry. In today’s fast-paced market, it is important to adapt quickly to consumer demands. These inventions have been made to tackle efficiency and aesthetic concerns associated with traditional solar PV installs. For those who don’t […]
Solar PV Module Prices About To Drop Over 30%
Over the last five years, commercial Solar PV prices have dropped by 58%, making the renewable source of solar energy more accessible to the average consumer. And with recent news from China, we know solar module prices are about to plummet once again. Earlier this year, you might have heard about the recent tariff on […]
Melink Partners with Equity Industrial Partners Corp. to Utilize Extra Space for Solar Facility
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – September 15, 2014 – Melink Corporation recently developed and installed the largest rooftop solar PV system in the Midwest on property owned by Equity Industrial Partners Corp. (EIP). The system is estimated to produce more than 4.1 million kWh annually. This system, composed of 12,264 modules on approximately 600,000 […]
Melink Partners with Rexnord to Utilize Extra Space for Solar Facility
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – May 29, 2014 – Melink Corporation recently developed and installed a solar energy system on property owned by Rexnord Industries that is estimated to produce more than 4 million kWh annually. The 3,102 kilowatt solar array, composed of 12,040 collection modules on approximately 13 acres of land, was installed adjacent […]