Medline unveils new commercial solar installation
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:43 AM CDT, Wed May 6, 2026
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – Medline and PowerFlex, a clean-technology solutions company, recently unveiled a completed 5.2-megawatt solar installation at Medline’s flagship distribution center in Grayslake, Ill. The investment includes more than 11,500 solar panels and is projected to produce 5,900 megawatt hours of energy per year. This installation is Medline’s 12th solar project and adds to the more than 59,000 existing solar panels at Medline facilities as of Dec. 31, 2025. “Medline is proud to support a more resilient healthcare system,” said Francesa Olivier, vice president of sustainability. “This latest installation advances our efforts to reduce environmental impact across our operations while making healthcare run better.” The 1.4 million-square-foot Grayslake site opened its doors in 2022 and has grown to provide more than 900 jobs in the community. Deliveries from Grayslake are made to health care customers throughout Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and the northern half of Indiana. “Medline continues to invest in the resiliency of the supply chain, and this is one of the latest examples as part of our investment in our distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, to not only make healthcare run better, but to reflect thoughtful energy choices across our operations,” said Casey Guth, vice president of regional field sales for Medline.
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