Melink Solar - a great place to work! Marvin Cunningham is the President and 6th generation owner of Long-Stanton Manufacturing in Fairfield, Ohio and is responsible for a business whose history stretches back to 1835. He has spent most of his life and career around machines, production schedules, utility bills, and the kind of decisions that determine whether a manufacturing company succeeds or [...] Battery storage systems, often referred to as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), combined with commercial solar installations, enable organizations to store excess energy generated during the day for use at night or during peak demand hours. When evaluating battery storage solutions, it's important to consider factors like energy needs, peak usage times, available space, and [...] Melink Solar Named a Finalist for Greater Cincinnati's Best Places to Work - Again! Melink Solar is honored to share that Melink Solar LLC has once again been named a finalist for the Cincinnati Business Courier's Best Places to Work awards. This marks the second consecutive year its company has been recognized among Greater Cincinnati's most outstanding workplaces. While awards [...] As energy costs continue to rise and sustainability becomes more critical to business operations, many companies are exploring renewable energy solutions. Solar energy, in particular, has become an increasingly attractive option for businesses of all sizes. What might surprise you, however, is just how many financial benefits come with adopting solar energy for your business. [...] If you're a decision-maker at a commercial or industrial business, there's a good chance solar energy has crossed your mind. Rising energy costs, sustainability pressures, and future-proofing operations make solar compelling. But the key question remains: "What government incentives make this investment viable?". The short answer? A lot. The long answer is a bit more [...] Commercial electric bills can be complex documents, filled with industry-specific terminology and multiple charge categories. Yet understanding these details is essential for controlling operational expenses, identifying saving opportunities, and making informed decisions about renewable energy investments like solar power. The Critical Components of Commercial Utility Bills Commercial electric bills contain several distinct sections, each providing [...] In today's business landscape, managing operational costs is key to staying competitive, and utility rates are becoming an increasingly unpredictable part of that equation. As a decision-maker - whether you're a CEO, CFO, COO, or Facilities Manager - it's essential to understand how volatile electricity pricing can impact your company's financial health. This post will dive into the factors [...] 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 [...]

Melink Solar named a finalist for Greater Cincinnati's Best Places to Work - again!