JTOWER's Leap into Sustainable Energy
In a significant move to promote sustainable energy, JTOWER, a pioneering company in infrastructure sharing, has recently integrated solar power into its outdoor tower sharing facilities. Based in Tokyo and under the leadership of CEO Atsushi Tanaka, the company aims to bolster its carbon-neutral initiatives by leveraging renewable energy sources.
Solar Energy Implementation
The recent implementation at JTOWER includes a solar power installation at one of its poles located in Miyagi Prefecture. Through a trial operation, it was confirmed that approximately 40% of the energy needed for base station operations could be sourced from solar energy. Following this success, JTOWER plans to roll out this program across its additional outdoor communication facilities, marking a proactive step towards enhancing their operational sustainability.
Since beginning their outdoor tower sharing business in 2020, JTOWER has aggressively pursued the acquisition of existing towers from telecommunications companies, as well as constructing new ones. Today, they operate around 7,400 communication towers as of March 2025, evidencing a robust business model that continues to evolve.
Benefits of Outdoor Tower Sharing
Outdoor tower sharing, a service provided by JTOWER, involves the ownership and operation of infrastructure needed for telecommunications, such as towers, poles, and antennas. This not only reduces investments and operational costs for telecom providers but also lessens the environmental impact by minimizing construction frequency and enhancing landscape aesthetics.
Moreover, with the pressing need for reliable communication infrastructure, particularly in the face of aging towers and potential natural disasters, the shared use of existing telecommunications infrastructure is gaining traction as a valuable strategy to address emerging challenges in the telecommunications sector.
Commitment to Renewable Energy
As part of JTOWER’s strategic initiative, the introduction of solar facilities is expected to expand with the establishment of more towers equipped with renewable energy technology. The landscape of Japan's communication infrastructure is set to shift, not only contributing to the global push towards a decarbonized society but also aligning with JTOWER's mission of leading infrastructure sharing advancement on a global scale.
With this innovative approach, JTOWER combines its technical expertise in telecommunications with a vision for a sustainable future, working towards creating a digitally evolved society while prioritizing environmental sustainability.
Overview of JTOWER
Founded in June 2012, JTOWER was Japan's first infrastructure sharing company. Their services range from indoor solutions that unify mobile phone equipment in buildings to outdoor tower sharing that covers suburban and rural areas. Expanding its business areas, JTOWER aims to provide cutting-edge infrastructure sharing solutions globally under the vision: “From Japan, to the World’s Most Advanced Infrastructure Sharing.”
Their headquarters are located in Minato, Tokyo, and they are actively seeking talents that resonate with their goals for future progress in the communication infrastructure landscape.
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