The system will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 98.1 metric tons/year and will provide Ricoh Electronics with annual electricity cost savings of more than $56,000.
Ricoh Electronics, Inc.s solar-powered facility is another example of Ricohs continued dedication to the environment. Ricohs Atsugi and Numazu facilities in Japan currently have solar power systems installed, but the Tustin facility will be the first outside of Japan.
Installation of this system is a natural extension of Ricohs continued focus on developing and implementing environmental protection activities that lead to prevention of pollution and more efficient use of resources, said Yoshinori Yamashita, president, Ricoh Electronics, Inc.
Ricoh Electronics, Inc. engaged SPG Solar Inc., a leader in the development, design and installation of high-performance commercial solar energy systems, to manage the project. SPG Solar installed nearly 1,000 cutting-edge, silicone crystal solar panels to create the solar energy system on Ricoh Electronics, Inc.s existing headquarters building. The system takes advantage of Ricoh Electronics, Inc.s location in sunny Southern California. Ricoh Electronics, Inc. offset approximately 60 percent of the solar systems cost by incentives offered by the federal and state government, and expects to recoup its costs for the project in 5.5 years.
It is commendable that Ricoh Electronics, Inc. has continued their commitment to building such a sizable system, said Chris Robine, president and CEO of SPG Solar. At SPG Solar, we rarely come across a client that is willing to take so many steps to show such a serious commitment to sustainability. That Ricoh Electronics, Inc. has done so is very impressive.
Ricoh Electronics, Inc. hosted an event today to unveil the new solar energy system. The Mayor of Tustin, Jerry Amante, and the Consul General of Japan, Consul General Junichi Ihara attended the event in support of Ricoh Electronics, Inc.s environmental efforts.
