Array Expected to Offset 80% of Annual Electricity Use at Blue Ash Headquarters

CINCINNATI, OH — Graphic Village has completed installation of a 1,454-kilowatt rooftop solar array at its Blue Ash headquarters, now the largest rooftop solar PV system in the Cincinnati region.

The system consists of 2,486 solar panels and is projected to generate approximately 1,763,742 kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually, offsetting an estimated 80% of the facility’s electricity consumption.

The grid-tied system is expected to deliver approximately $147,291 in energy savings in its first year and an estimated $12 million over 30 years, with a projected payback period of 4.6 years.

Over its lifetime, the system is estimated to offset approximately 27,640 metric tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to removing more than 62 million vehicle miles from the road or planting more than 414,000 trees.

“This investment reflects our long-standing commitment to responsible manufacturing and thoughtful resource management,” said Eric Kahn, Executive Chairman of Graphic Village. “Installing the largest rooftop solar PV system in the Cincinnati region is a natural extension of our focus on operational excellence and environmental stewardship.”

Installation began in August 2025 and was completed in January 2026 at Graphic Village’s Blue Ash campus, which is also home to sister companies LPK and Intrinzic.
Melink Solar, a Cincinnati-based commercial solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm, provided system design, engineering, equipment procurement, construction, and monitoring services for the project.

“Graphic Village makes brands visible. This solar array makes their commitment to sustainability visible, showing what’s possible when powering buildings with clean energy,” said Seth Parker, CEO of Melink Solar.

Graphic Village formally recognized completion of the project during a Solar Celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 7, 2026.