"I told them that each year energy costs increased three to five percent in Germany," he recalls. "I calculated a positive return on investment of eight years at that annual energy cost increase and assuming consistent sunshine year to year. Depending on energy cost fluctuations, that could even be less than eight years."
Mr. Wirtz's preoccupation with energy conservation and Lake Constance Radiation Oncology Centre's bottom line even led him four years ago to acquire the two Elekta Synergy systems for the centre and an Elekta Synergy for its satellite department in Friedrichshafen.
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"In 2007, these linacs consumed 30 to 40 percent less power than other treatment systems on the market," he says.
The manufacture of energy-efficient linear accelerators is just one way that Elekta strives to minimize its technology's environmental impact. For more information, visit: http://www.elekta.com/corporate_international_sustainability_the_environment.php.
"With this project, it is now possible to achieve environmentally friendly radiation therapy that patients and employees can identify with," adds Prof. Johannes Lutterbach, M.D., M.B.A, Medical Director.
About Elekta
Elekta is a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders. The company develops sophisticated, state-of-the-art tools and treatment planning systems for radiation therapy, radiosurgery and brachytherapy, as well as workflow enhancing software systems across the spectrum of cancer care. Stretching the boundaries of science and technology, providing intelligent and resource-efficient solutions that offer confidence to both healthcare providers and patients, Elekta aims to improve, prolong and even save patient lives.
Today, Elekta solutions in oncology and neurosurgery are used in over 6,000 hospitals worldwide. Elekta employs around 3,300 employees globally. The corporate headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the company is listed on the Nordic Exchange under the ticker EKTAb. Website: www.elekta.com.
CONTACT: Johan Andersson Melbi, Investor Relations Manager, Elekta AB, +46 702 100 451, johan.anderssonmelbi@elekta.com, Time zone: CET: Central European Time; or Michelle Lee Joiner, Director, Global Public Relations and Brand Management, Elekta, +1-770-670-2447, michelle.joiner@elekta.com, Time zone: ET: Eastern Time
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