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Ikuto and Jiban Net Partnership for Renewable Energy

On April 22, 2026, Ikuto Corporation, headquartered in Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and Jiban Net Corporation, based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, formalized a partnership aimed at advancing the stability of renewable energy supply, specifically in the solar carport sector. This collaboration comes at a pivotal time as the Japanese government shifts towards enhancing renewable energy following the release of its 7th Energy Basic Plan in February 2025, which integrates the GX2040 vision for a sustainable future.

Background and Objective of the Partnership

Japan's energy policies increasingly emphasize the dual goal of stabilizing energy supply while simultaneously fostering economic growth and transitioning to a decarbonized economy. The concept of Green Transformation (GX) aims to tackle these issues in tandem. With rising global tensions and advancements in Green Transformation and Digital Transformation (DX), there is an expected surge in electricity demand, necessitating the development of decarbonized power sources. As a part of these efforts, the country aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% and 73% from 2013 levels by the fiscal years 2035 and 2040, respectively.

Amidst this transition, the demand for renewable energy procurement strategies has seen an uptrend, particularly in rooftop solar installations for self-consumption. However, the availability of suitable large-scale rooftops across Japan is diminishing. In light of these circumstances, there is a growing momentum for establishing solar carports at employee and visitor parking areas to aid in reducing greenhouse gases and electricity costs. Solar carports, which are considered buildings under the Building Standards Act, require comprehensive groundwork, including land surveys, foundation designs, and structural calculations, leading to the necessity of specialized knowledge distinct from that of standalone solar electricity facilities.

The purpose of this partnership is to leverage Ikuto's extensive experience in clean energy and Jiban Net's expertise in ground-related services to tackle these challenges effectively. By synergizing their strengths, the two companies aim to contribute significantly to the proliferation of renewable energy in Japan.

Overview of the Partnership Agreement

Objectives

The primary goal of this partnership is to maximize the utilization of each company's resources and know-how, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and profitability. Each party will be accountable for its own performances, with no liability for the other party's losses or business risks, except where specified under individual contracts.

Key Components of the Partnership Include:

• - Ground-related services for the construction of solar carports.
• - Development and operation of support plans that integrate both companies' services and products for third parties.
• - Additional related matters as necessary.

About Jiban Net Corporation

Jiban Net operates as a consolidated subsidiary of Jiban Net Holdings, publicly listed on the Tokyo Standard Market under the ticker code 6072. The company specializes in ground surveys, analyses, and compensation services while exploring new fields of business in infrastructure ground technology.

• - Headquarters: 160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku, 5-2-3 MRC Building 4F
• - Established: October 1, 2014
• - CEO: Daiki Ishii
• - Capital: 308 million yen
• - Website: jibannet.co.jp

About Ikuto Corporation

Founded originally as an electrical installation business, Ikuto has diversified its operations to encompass clean energy, land development design, surveying, agribusiness, and material sectors, collaborating with affiliated companies. Their clean energy initiatives also focus on Green Hydrogen projects.

• - Headquarters: 437-0066 Shizuoka, Fukuroi, 2886-2 Yamashina
• - Established: September 19, 2012
• - CEO: Tatsunori Hirai
• - Capital: 20 million yen
• - Website: ikuto.co.jp

Conclusion

The partnership between Ikuto and Jiban Net marks a significant step towards enhancing Japan's renewable energy landscape, capitalizing on each company's distinct capabilities to implement effective solar energy solutions. Such collaborative efforts are crucial as the nation moves towards a more sustainable future.