Applied Medical Installs Nearly Three Megawatts of Solar

Project built by REC Solar powers about 15 percent of corporate
headquarters with solar energy

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).

Contacts

Applied Medical
Kimberly Cashion
949-713-8431
[email protected]
or
REC
Solar
Garrett Colburn
805-235-9216
[email protected]