'NTT DOCOMO,' the Japanese mobile phone operator, has announced a new power purchase agreement (PPA) with 'NTT Anode Energy Corporation' (NTT AE). Through this PPA, DOCOMO will transform its Okayama building location to run on entirely renewable energy. This building houses network facilities for DOCOMO.
The largest supply of renewable energy for the Okayama building will come from a solar power plant being developed in Tottori City by NTT AE. This power plant will supply the Okayama building with energy via the public power transmission network. In the event that the power plan cannot sufficiently supply the Okayama building to its needs, NTT AE will purchase further non-fossil certificates for renewable energy in order to ensure the 100% renewable nature of the Okayama building.
This new collaborative effort is estimated to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the building by 10,000 tons per year.
Renewable Energy Buildings
NTT DOCOMO's Upcoming Building Will Run on 100% Renewable Energy
Trend Themes
1. Renewable Energy Buildings - Japanese mobile phone operator NTT DOCOMO is transforming its Okayama building location to run on entirely renewable energy, via a PPA with NTT Anode Energy Corporation
2. Solar Power Plants - NTT Anode Energy Corporation's Tottori City solar power plant is supplying the Okayama building with energy via the public power transmission network, indicating opportunities in expanding solar power infrastructure
3. Non-fossil Certificates - NTT Anode Energy Corporation will purchase further non-fossil certificates for renewable energy in order to ensure the 100% renewable nature of the building, indicating future potential in the market for non-fossil certificates
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - Telecom companies like NTT DOCOMO can lead the sustainability movement by using renewable energy in their building locations
2. Renewable Energy - NTT Anode Energy Corporation's PPA with NTT DOCOMO highlights the need for renewable energy sources and may lead to advancements in solar power and non-fossil certificates
3. Green Building - NTT DOCOMO's transformation of its Okayama location to run on entirely renewable energy shows that green building is becoming a necessity in today's climate-focused world