Icto and Jiban Net Sign Business Alliance Agreement to Promote Renewable Energy Power
Icto Co., Ltd. and Jiban Net Co., Ltd. have entered into a business alliance on April 22, 2026, to collaborate in the solar carport business. By combining Icto's EPC expertise in clean energy with Jiban Net's advanced ground analysis technology, the partnership aims to contribute to the further spread of renewable energy in Japan.
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Icto Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuroi City, Shizuoka; CEO: Tatsunori Hirai; hereinafter 'Icto') and Jiban Net Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; President: Hiroki Ishii; hereinafter 'Jiban Net'), which develops ground survey, analysis, and compensation services, signed a business alliance agreement for the solar carport business on April 22, 2026, aiming for a stable supply of renewable energy.
### Background and Purpose
In February 2025, Japan's Cabinet approved the 7th Strategic Energy Plan, which is being executed alongside the 'GX2040 Vision' as a national strategy. Japan is promoting 'GX (Green Transformation)' to achieve stable energy supply, economic growth, and decarbonization simultaneously. With increasing power demand due to international tensions and the progress of GX/DX, securing decarbonized power sources is essential. Japan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% and 73% by FY2035 and FY2040 compared to FY2013, while making renewable energy a mainstay power source.
While rooftop solar (self-consumption) has become popular for corporations, suitable large roofs are decreasing nationwide. Consequently, there is growing momentum to install solar carports in employee and visitor parking lots to reduce emissions and electricity costs. However, solar carports are considered buildings under the Building Standards Act, requiring ground surveys, foundation design, structural calculations, frame design, and building permit applications—knowledge different from simple solar power equipment.
This alliance combines Jiban Net's high expertise in ground-related work (including grid-scale batteries) with Icto's extensive track record in EPC for solar carports and agrivoltaics. They will create a support system for their own group projects and third-party cases, contributing to the expansion of renewable energy in Japan.
### Overview of the Alliance Agreement
**Purpose:** To mutually utilize management resources and know-how to improve business efficiency and expand profits. Each company is responsible for its own performance and not for the other's losses or risks, except for responsibilities based on individual contracts.
**Details:**
- Ground-related work for equipment construction in the solar carport business.
- Development and operation of third-party support plans linking services and products from both companies.
- Other incidental matters.
### About Jiban Net Co., Ltd.
Jiban Net is a consolidated subsidiary of Jiban Net Holdings Co., Ltd. (TSE Standard: 6072). It possesses high expertise in ground surveys, analysis, and compensation services, expanding into new areas like infrastructure ground technology.
### About Icto Co., Ltd.
Founded as an electrical equipment construction company, Icto now operates clean energy, land development design/surveying, agriculture & food, and material businesses. It also focuses on green hydrogen in the clean energy sector.
### Background and Purpose
In February 2025, Japan's Cabinet approved the 7th Strategic Energy Plan, which is being executed alongside the 'GX2040 Vision' as a national strategy. Japan is promoting 'GX (Green Transformation)' to achieve stable energy supply, economic growth, and decarbonization simultaneously. With increasing power demand due to international tensions and the progress of GX/DX, securing decarbonized power sources is essential. Japan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% and 73% by FY2035 and FY2040 compared to FY2013, while making renewable energy a mainstay power source.
While rooftop solar (self-consumption) has become popular for corporations, suitable large roofs are decreasing nationwide. Consequently, there is growing momentum to install solar carports in employee and visitor parking lots to reduce emissions and electricity costs. However, solar carports are considered buildings under the Building Standards Act, requiring ground surveys, foundation design, structural calculations, frame design, and building permit applications—knowledge different from simple solar power equipment.
This alliance combines Jiban Net's high expertise in ground-related work (including grid-scale batteries) with Icto's extensive track record in EPC for solar carports and agrivoltaics. They will create a support system for their own group projects and third-party cases, contributing to the expansion of renewable energy in Japan.
### Overview of the Alliance Agreement
**Purpose:** To mutually utilize management resources and know-how to improve business efficiency and expand profits. Each company is responsible for its own performance and not for the other's losses or risks, except for responsibilities based on individual contracts.
**Details:**
- Ground-related work for equipment construction in the solar carport business.
- Development and operation of third-party support plans linking services and products from both companies.
- Other incidental matters.
### About Jiban Net Co., Ltd.
Jiban Net is a consolidated subsidiary of Jiban Net Holdings Co., Ltd. (TSE Standard: 6072). It possesses high expertise in ground surveys, analysis, and compensation services, expanding into new areas like infrastructure ground technology.
### About Icto Co., Ltd.
Founded as an electrical equipment construction company, Icto now operates clean energy, land development design/surveying, agriculture & food, and material businesses. It also focuses on green hydrogen in the clean energy sector.