Merck Serono, Switzerland

Merck is one of the world's oldest and most prominent science and technology companies, with a history spanning over 350 years. Through its Healthcare division, which operates under the name Merck Serono in certain regions, the company is at the forefront of developing and manufacturing innovative biopharmaceutical drugs. This division is highly focused on specialized therapeutic areas such as the treatment of multiple sclerosis, cancer, and infertility, with the facility in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland, serving as a vital center for Biotechnology Development and production.

The critical nature and high technology involved in biopharmaceutical production demand state-of-the-art facilities where operational efficiency and process integrity are paramount. When Merck Serono began the development of its modern biotechnology complex in Corsier-sur-Vevey, it was a fundamental requirement that sustainable energy be integrated harmoniously, without compromising the stringent drug production processes.

The project implemented at this vital center in Switzerland was sized for a peak power capacity of 207 kWp. This investment in rooftop photovoltaic solar energy not only contributes to the broader Merck Group's sustainability goals but was also designed with a specific technical solution, utilizing a dedicated superstructure over the roof. This method ensured complete and preventive isolation between the manufacturing plant and the photovoltaic system, guaranteeing the integrity of the biotechnological process without the need for post-construction alterations.

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