Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) today unveiled its latest energy-optimized
radio base station site concept, a research project for a pioneering
wind-powered Tower Tube. Working with Vertical Wind AB and Uppsala
University in Sweden, Ericsson is developing the concept as part of
its commitment to sustainable and cost-efficient solutions that help
bring communications to all.

The wind-powered Tower Tube takes the energy-lean design of
Ericsson's award-winning* original Tower Tube one step further by
employing renewable energy. It harnesses wind power via a four-blade
turbine with five-meter blades vertically attached to the tower. The
vertical rotor blades work silently and minimize the load on the
tower during operation.

Trials will be conducted to determine if the design of the
energy-efficient Ericsson Tower Tube and the vertical wind rotor
blades work together to enable low-cost mobile communication, with
reduced impacts on both the local and global environment.

The Ericsson Tower Tube construction houses base stations and
antennas, fully enclosing them in an aesthetically pleasing concrete
tower. It has a smaller footprint and lower environmental impact than
traditional steel towers with CO2 emissions related to materials,
such as production an transportation, that are at least 30 percent
lower.

Furthermore, the Ericsson Tower Tube has no need for feeders and
cooling systems.  With up to 40 percent lower power consumption than
traditional base station sites, it helps operators reduce their
operating costs significantly.  It employs cutting-edge design and
can be built in many sizes and painted in a variety of colors, making
it a natural fit for any landscape.

Ulf Ewaldsson, Vice President and Head of Product Area Radio at
Ericsson, says: "Combining wind power with Ericsson's Tower Tube
brings further opportunities to support mobile communication in both
urban and remote areas with no or limited access to the electricity
grid. Ericsson's wind-powered Tower Tube research initiative reflects
our ambition to use our technical leadership to drive sustainable,
telecom expansion and deliver communication for all."

The move follows a series of initiatives from Ericsson to improve
energy efficiency, reduce environmental impacts and lower the costs
of mobile networks for operators. These include: solar-power for
macro coverage base station sites; the BTS Power Savings feature that
puts a network in stand-by mode during off-peak hours;
biofuel-powered telecom sites; a hybrid solution using diesel and
batteries;
 (www.ericsson.com/ericsson/press/releases/20071213-1175972.shtml)
and the Village Solar Charger, co-developed with Sony Ericsson.


Notes to editors:

Ericsson's award-winning* Ericsson Tower Tube
Ericsson's Tower Tube has won the Technology Design category of the
2008 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Awards.
Ericsson's work in developing the Tower Tube captured the attention
of judges at the eighth annual Innovation Awards, which recognize
innovative individuals, companies and organizations around the world.
There were 700 entries across all categories, with only four percent
of submissions receiving awards.
The Ericsson Tower Tube design "is a good attempt at making cell
towers less obtrusive", said Darlene JS Solomon, chief technology
officer of Agilent Technologies Inc. and an Innovation Awards judge.

Innovating Energy Efficiency website
Innovating Energy Efficiency website

Broadcasting material can be downloaded here:
www.ericsson.com/broadcast_room

More about Ericsson Tower Tube
www.ericsson.com/campaign/towertube/index.shtml

Photo library
www.ericsson.com/ericsson/press/photos/windpower-tt.shtml
www.ericsson.com/ericsson/press/photos/towertube.shtml

Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services
to telecom operators. The market leader in 2G and 3G mobile
technologies, Ericsson supplies communications services and manages
networks that serve more than 195 million subscribers. The company's
portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, and
broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and
developers. The Sony Ericsson joint venture provides consumers with
feature-rich personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of 'communication for all' through
innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working
in 175 countries, more than 70,000 employees generated revenue of
USD 27.9 billion (SEK 188 billion) in 2007. Founded in 1876 and
headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX Nordic
Exchange Stockholm and NASDAQ.

For more information, visit www.ericsson.com or www.ericsson.mobi/


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About Vertical Wind AB
Vertical Wind AB is developing and manufacturing the wind power
technology of the future based on a vertical wind turbine connected
to a permanent magnetised direct driven generator. This innovative
concept ensures an environmentally sustainable electric power
production with high availability. The low number of mechanical parts
and the absence of gearbox give a simple, robust and silent
construction with low maintenance cost and competitive lifetime
ownership cost. www.verticalwind.se


About Uppsala University
Uppsala University is a comprehensive international research
university dedicated to advancing science, scholarship, and higher
education. Today's advances in research and education are based on
traditions of learning with deep historical roots. It is the oldest
university in the Nordic countries - founded in 1477. In a great many
fields, Uppsala University research is on the international cutting
edge and it plays an important role in society promoting development
and innovation. www.uu.se


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