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April 25, 2013

Cedarville University Announces Dedication of Large Solar Power Installation
Cedarville OH (SPX) Apr 25, 2013
Cedarville University will dedicate its large scale solar power system that will convert sunlight into clean, electricity to help meet the campus' growing power requirements. The 2,154 kilowatt solar array was built on the southwest edge of the campus by Cincinnati-based Melink Corporation, which was responsible for the development, engineering, construction, and operation of the system. Since the completion of the installation, power has been flowing directly into the University's distribution sy ... read more

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