First Financial Center
Cincinnati, OH
Melink Solar / Commercial solar EPC
Elevating the Standard of Commercial and Utility-Grade Solar
Since 2009, Melink has partnered with businesses and developers to design and build energy-saving solar PV systems of all sizes.
Cincinnati Zoo / Canopy 1
1.56 MW · Cincinnati, OH · Completed 2011
View project ↗1.56 MW · Cincinnati, OH · Completed 2011
- Megawatts installed
- 225 MW
- Panels installed
- 650,000
- Years in sustainability
- 35 years
The Melink Solar Difference
We put 100% of our energy into achieving your energy goals.
We are a full-service commercial solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) firm delivering turnkey projects for a seamless customer experience.
Meet Melink Solar01
Roof Mount
Empty rooftop space is a great location to place solar panels and is often abundant in large commercial buildings and distribution centers. When evaluating for rooftop solar, it’s important to consider the age of the existing roof, geographical latitude, weather conditions, roof slope, and shading from adjacent buildings or vegetation.
02Ground Mount
A ground mounted PV system generally costs a little more on a $/watt basis than a roof mount system because there is more steel involved in the racking system (with posts driven into the soil) and they typically require a fence to enclose the array. While they require more racking than a roof-mounted system, they typically produce more energy because they can be installed with a more optimal tilt angle. This could lead to very similar economics to a roof mount system, and maybe even better depending on the circumstances and system size.
03Solar Canopy
A solar PV canopy is an elevated structure that hoists solar panels in overhead locations such as parking lots or other paved areas. Cars can park beneath, taking advantage of the shaded area. Many solar canopies incorporate charging stations so that drivers of electric vehicles can recharge with solar power while parked.
04Battery Systems
Battery storage systems, often referred to as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), combined with commercial solar installations, enable businesses 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 the existing solar setup (whether it’s rooftop, ground-mounted, or canopy solar).
05EV Chargers
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are becoming a common amenity for businesses looking to support their employees and customers who have chosen greener transportation options. At Melink Solar, we proudly support 65 EV chargers at our Milford, OH HQ for employees and visitors! When evaluating EV chargers for your business, it’s important to consider factors such as location, available power capacity, parking layout, and the expected volume of use.
Inside the working system
From sunlight
to your facility.
A closer look at the components of a commercial solar PV system.
- 01 / Solar Array
Collect the light.
Solar modules/panels are placed together to form solar arrays. Arrays can be mounted in various ways to the ground, a roof, or a canopy structure.
- 02 / Solar Inverter
Convert the power.
A solar inverter is a type of electrical converter that converts the variable direct current (DC) output of a PV solar panel into alternating current (AC) that can be fed into a commercial electrical grid.
- 03 / Solar Monitoring Meter
Measure the output.
A solar monitoring meter measures the kWh production from a PV system. Solar meters collect PV yield production and local energy consumption to monitor and analyze.
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Who We Serve
Commercial scale.
Across industries.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the heart of the Midwest, we serve customers across the nation.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
“If I could use one word to sum up Melink Solar’s overall performance on our project, it would be commitment. Never in my 23 years of construction and facilities experience have I worked with a group of individuals so driven and dedicated to a project.”
VP – Facilities, Planning And Sustainability
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
From first conversation to operation
Our Process
- 01
Contact Us
- 02
Virtual Design & Price Estimate
Melink Solar requests electric bills, understands layout options, provides budgetary analysis
- 03
Financial Analysis Review
Customer reviews proposal, confirms project assumptions, aligns on payment options & timing
- 04
Final Design & Cost
Conduct detailed engineering onsite, finalize project costs, contract execution, align on payment terms
- 05
Permitting & Installation
Melink Solar submits for permits, interconnection, procurement, begins construction
- 06
Customer Training & Monitoring
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