RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Medical, a leading developer and provider of minimally invasive surgical devices, today announced the completion of a 2.94 megawatt (DC) solar installation at their multi-facility corporate headquarters and a local distribution center. The system was designed and built by REC Solar, a leading provider of commercial, public sector and utility-scale solar solutions.
The solar system consists of rooftop arrays on eight separate buildings. Combined, they generate almost five million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, enough to power more than 370 homes, or about 15 percent of the facility’s energy.
This latest investment in solar supports the commitment Applied Medical has made to its sustainability efforts to reduce carbon emissions, conserve energy, conserve water, and reduce waste. Other sustainable initiatives at Applied Medical’s Orange County facilities include using a fuel cell, a cogeneration system, a water chiller system, and programs to reduce packaging waste. Combined, the solar and other technologies generate over 40 percent of the power at Applied Medical’s headquarters from renewable energy sources.
“We do everything from product design to development to manufacturing in-house and it is a natural fit to also generate our own power onsite as part of our vertically integrated business model,” said Zoran Falkenstein, acting group president of Advanced Technologies at Applied Medical. “This latest solar investment allows us to manufacture life-changing surgical devices, minimize energy use and offset carbon emissions, all to make a meaningful, positive difference for our customers, our team members and the communities that we serve.”
“The wide range of renewable technologies and sustainability initiatives at Applied Medical shows their commitment to innovation in all areas of their business,” said Alan Russo, senior vice president of Sales and Marketing at REC Solar. “We appreciate being their energy partner and contributing to their business by helping reduce energy costs and power their business with solar technology.”
About Applied Medical
Applied Medical is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that enhance patient outcomes and enable the advancement of minimally invasive surgery. As a new generation medical device company, Applied is proud to have a significant and sustainable impact on healthcare by delivering breakthrough technologies that enhance clinical care and satisfy the pressing economic needs of its customers.
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Southern California, Applied Medical is a rapidly growing, global organization with approximately 3,500 team members. Applied is proud to provide its products and unique business model to customers in more than 75 countries.
To learn more about Applied Medical, visit appliedmedical.com. For more on Applied Medical’s approach to sustainability, visit appliedmedical.com/sustainability.
About REC Solar
REC Solar is a nationwide leader providing complete commercial, public sector and utility-scale solar solutions. Incorporating experience from more than 600 successful solar installations over 20 years, REC Solar tailors financing and technology solutions to immediately deliver bottom line savings. REC Solar makes solar simple, working seamlessly with customer operations to deliver clean energy for decades. For more information, visit RECSolar.com or call 844-REC-SOLAR (844-732-7652).
