The CleanTech Business Club (CBC) proudly participated in ACWA Innovation Days 2026 in Riyadh — a three-day global forum that attracted more than 1500 registrations and resulted in the signing of 27 strategic memoranda of understanding across green hydrogen, advanced desalination technologies, long-duration energy storage systems and industrial AI. Watch ACWA Innovation Days 2026 & WCSA2025 Ceremony Snapshot — #TogetherWeAreStronger in Action Held under the patronage of Saudi

"Global Scale-Up Opportunity Confirmed at ACWA Innovation Days 2026 in Riyadh" Hysata has been named the recipient of the WCSA2025 ACWA Innovation Award during the Awards Ceremony held on 27 January 2026 as part of ACWA Innovation Days 2026 in Riyadh. Founded by the CleanTech Business Club (CBC)  and powered by ACWA , the WCSA2025 ACWA Innovation Award recognises disruptive, deployable technologies capable of materially advancing industry standards through innovation, scalabi

During ACWA Innovation Days 2026 in Riyadh, a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was announced between ACWA, IRESEN (Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies) and the CleanTech Business Club (CBC), marking a significant milestone in advancing structured global cooperation in clean hydrogen innovation. The agreement establishes a collaborative framework designed to bridge industrial challenges, research excellence and emerging talent ecosystems in order to

In this Studio Edition of CBC Leadership TV – Powered by GCMEN, recorded during ACWA Innovation Days 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we speak with Dr. Samir Rachidi, Director General at IRESEN (Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies). In this executive dialogue, Samir Rachidi outlines Morocco’s strategic positioning in the global clean hydrogen landscape and discusses the country’s roadmap toward 2030 and beyond. We discuss: • The role of ACWA Innovation Days in a

In this Studio Edition of CBC Leadership TV – Powered by GCMEN, recorded during ACWA Innovation Days 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we speak with Daniel Tas Sandermann, Chief Commercial Officer of Hysata and winner of the WCSA2025 ACWA Innovation Award. In this executive interview, Daniel shares insights into Hysata’s breakthrough electrolyser technology, its global scaling strategy, and the broader transformation of the clean hydrogen sector. We discuss: • What the WCSA2025 A

In this Studio Edition of CBC Leadership TV – Powered by GCMEN, recorded during ACWA Innovation Days 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we speak with Thomas Altmann, Executive Vice President – Innovation & New Technology at ACWA, and Co-Chair of World CleanTech StartUPs Awards (WCSA). In this executive dialogue, Thomas Altmann shares ACWA’s strategic outlook on global innovation, regional delivery and cross-ecosystem collaboration. We discuss: • The strategic significance of ACWA

In this Studio Edition of CBC Leadership TV, recorded during ACWA Innovation Days 2026 in Riyadh, we speak with Masahito Nakaishi, President and Representative Director of Glencal Technology Co., Ltd., recognised as a Finalist at the World CleanTech StartUPs Awards (WCSA2025). Glencal Technology was awarded a Finalist Diploma by CBC and ACWA for its innovative zero-OPEX desalination and mineral recovery technology — a solution addressing water scarcity while enabling resource

During ACWA Innovation Days 2026 in Riyadh, a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was announced between ACWA, the New Energy Industry Association for Asia and the Pacific (NEIAAP) — organiser of SNEC — and the CleanTech Business Club (CBC). The partnership establishes a structured framework designed to connect global innovation ecosystems across CleanTech, energy storage and hydrogen, integrating industrial leadership, research institutions, startup communities and in

“ 从清洁氢能到清洁水务、储能、人工智能与数字化解决方案 —— 来自六大洲 25 个国家的 48 项创新成果，共同塑造下一个清洁技术十年 ” 巴黎 / 麦纳麦 / 利雅得｜2026年1月16日 世界清洁技术创业大奖（World CleanTech StartUPs Awards 2025，简称 WCSA2025）评审委员会今日正式公布 WCSA2025 ACWA Power 创新奖 入围名单。经过严格、系统的国际评审流程，共有 12家杰出的清洁技术初创企业成功入围，他们代表了当前全球清洁技术创新领域最具潜力的发展方向。 WCSA 由 清洁技术商业俱乐部（CBC） 发起，并由 ACWA Power 冠名支持。本届 WCSA2025 ACWA Power 创新奖 共收到来自 六大洲、25个国家的48项参赛申请，充分展现了全球清洁技术创新的广度与多样性。参赛项目涵盖 清洁氢能、可再生能源、清洁水务、能源储能、人工智能、数字化技术及跨行业赋能型解决方案 等多个关键领域。 Eicke R. Weber 教授 ，现担任WCSA 评审委员会荣誉主席，美国加州大

“From Clean Hydrogen to Clean Water, Energy Storage, AI and Digital Solutions — 48 submissions from 25 countries across six continents shaping the next CleanTech decade” Paris – Manama – Riyadh | 16 January 2026 The World CleanTech StartUPs Awards 2025 (WCSA2025) Jury proudly announces the Finalists of the WCSA2025 ACWA Power Innovation Award, recognising 12 outstanding CleanTech startups selected through a rigorous international Jury process. Founded by the CleanTech Busines

18 December 2025 marks a historic day for China, for Hainan Island, and for global trade and innovation. On this date, the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) officially commenced island-wide special customs operations, opening a new chapter in China’s high-level opening-up to the world. The CleanTech Business Club (CBC) warmly congratulates Hainan Province, Haikou City, and Longhua District on this landmark achievement and expresses its strong commitment to deepening collaboration

2025 年 12 月 18 日，是中国、海南岛以及全球贸易与创新发展进程中具有重要里程碑意义的一天。 当日，海南自由贸易港（FTP）正式启动全岛特殊海关监管运作，标志着中国高水平对外开放迈入全新阶段。 清洁技术商业俱乐部谨向海南省、海口市及龙华区就这一历史性成就致以热烈祝贺，并郑重表达在未来数年持续深化合作的坚定意愿。 全球门户迈入全新发展阶段 随着全岛封关运作的正式实施，海南自由贸易港已从政策构想全面转入制度化、体系化落地执行阶段。正如中国国务院副总理何立峰所指出，海南正被赋予新的战略定位，成为：“引领中国新时代对外开放的重要门户。” 这一重大举措，进一步确立了海南自由贸易港在全球范围内独具特色、且高度成熟的制度运行框架，其核心制度安排包括： “一线放开”：海南与国际市场之间实行更加便利、开放的通关与准入机制 “二线管住”：海南与中国内地之间实施规范、有序的监管安排 岛内自由流动：货物、资本、人才与数据在岛内实现高度自由流通 该制度并非“封闭式管理”，而是体现了更高层级、更高质量的对外开放，旨在更高效地联通中国与全球市场，尤其是东盟及亚太区域

2025 年 11 月 24 日，麦纳麦 / 巴黎 / 利雅得 —— 清洁技术商业俱乐部与 ACWA Power 今日正式宣布： 2025届世界清洁技术初创企业大奖（简称 WCSA) 现已全面开放全球申报。该奖项已经举办了两届，这一届的大奖旨在表彰全球最具突破性的清洁技术初创企业，推动可持续创新前进的杰出创业者与投资者，以及对于清洁技术孵化与加速做出了卓越贡献的同仁们。 在 WCSA2023 与 WCSA2024 成功举办的基础上，2025 年将继续延续四大核心奖项设置，以全面展示清洁技术生态系统中具有卓越贡献的领军力量。 保留四大核心奖项 自 2024 年起，WCSA 引入四个独立奖项，以覆盖更广范围的创新参与者，并表彰代表行业未来方向的关键力量。2025 年将继续沿用这四大类别： ACWA Power 创新奖- 授予拥有最具变革性的技术、能够重塑行业标准、加速清洁技术创新落地的初创企业。 远见创始人奖（Dr. Charlie Gay Award）- 表彰将清洁技术从小众带向主流，其领导力对行业带来深远影响的创业者。 远见投资人奖（Paddy

November 24, 2025, Manama, Paris, Riyadh - The CleanTech Business Club (CBC), in collaboration with ACWA Power, has officially opened submissions for the World CleanTech Startups Awards (WCSA) 2025 . Now entering its third year, this global competition celebrates the most groundbreaking CleanTech startups and the visionary founders, investors, and accelerators propelling sustainable innovation forward. Building on the success of WCSA2023 and WCSA2024 — where four distinct cat

The 1st Global Carbon Markets Forum — Global & India Perspectives, powered by the CBC CarbonX Hub, took place at Renewable Energy India Expo 2025, marking a major milestone in connecting carbon markets with CleanTech, Clean Hydrogen, and Clean Water strategies. The Forum began with an introduction by the CleanTech Business Club (CBC), on “Why Carbon Markets, CleanTech, Clean Hydrogen & Clean Water Make Sense Together.” This was followed by the Keynote Address by Avantika Gupt

In this inspiring episode of CBC Family Leadership Talks, Sampath Kumar, CEO of FEST-Group & Feston Solar and Co-Chair of the CBC Agriculture & Food Industries Hub, shares his remarkable journey of leading one of India’s most dynamic CleanTech enterprises. Under his visionary leadership, Feston Solar has expanded across manufacturing, EPC, and technology solutions — covering solar inverters, BESS, EV, and net-zero systems — while remaining deeply committed to the “Made in In

The 1st Global Carbon Markets Forum — Global & India Perspectives, powered by the CBC CarbonX Hub, took place at Renewable Energy India Expo & RenewX 2025 in Greater Noida 🇮🇳, marking a major milestone in connecting carbon markets with CleanTech, Clean Hydrogen, and Clean Water strategies. The Forum began with an introduction by the CleanTech Business Club (CBC), on “Why Carbon Markets, CleanTech, Clean Hydrogen & Clean Water Make Sense Together.” This was followed by the K

Dear CBC Members, Partners & Friends. We are proud to share a 9-minute video report — “Making Dreams Come True”  — capturing the spirit, passion, and progress of our recent CBC activities and milestones across continents. From new beginnings in Haikou to the building of our Clean Hydrogen Ecosystem in Morocco, this short film embodies what it means to turn vision into action — and dreams into reality.  Watch our 9-minute video report, “Making Dreams Come True,” below! The pas

近日，清洁技术商业俱乐部有幸访问柬埔寨，并与 CBC 柬埔寨主席——Narithipong Norodom 王子殿下举行会晤。此次访问标志着 CBC 的全球清洁技术愿景与柬埔寨国家发展战略的进一步契合，是推动双方合作的重要里程碑。 柬埔寨的能源与交通新格局...

In recent weeks, the CleanTech Business Club (CBC) had honour of visiting Cambodia to meet with H.R.H. Prince Narithipong Norodom, CBC...

一年前，在中国 张家港，哈萨尼亚公共工程学院（École Hassania des Travaux Publics, EHTP）、中国氢能装备领军企业“国富氢能装备股份有限公司”，以及其在非洲的合资企业“Go For Hydrogen Africa（GFHA） ”，三家机构与企业共同签署了一份具有里程碑意义的合作备忘录（MoU）。这一协议为摩洛哥卡萨布兰卡 清洁氢能卓越创新中心 的建设奠定了坚实基础。 今天，这一愿景正逐步落地： 首套面向摩洛哥的清洁氢能一体化系统已从中国启程，正式启运。 这标志着项目从蓝图走向现实，从承诺迈入交付阶段。 这一成果远不止是一次运输上的里程碑。作为摩洛哥乃至整个非洲首批落地的清洁氢能集成系统之一，该项目集光伏制氢、氢气储能与燃料电池热电联产于一体，并依托EHTP屋顶光伏系统供能，标志着摩洛哥清洁氢能生态体系建设迈出了关键性一步。它不仅为摩洛哥探索“白天制氢、夜间供电”的绿色能源应用场景提供了现实范例，也成为GFHA（氢能非洲行）的首个战略性示范项目，更为未来跨洲合作提供了重要的蓝图与样本。 清洁氢能卓越创新中心 位于

One year ago in Zhangjiagang,  École Hassania des Travaux Publics (EHTP), the Chinese hydrogen pioneer Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co. (Guofuhee), and its African joint venture Go For Hydrogen Africa (GFHA) signed a milestone Memorandum of Understanding. That agreement laid the foundation for the Joint Center of Excellence in Clean Hydrogen in Casablanca. Today, that vision takes shape: our first integrated clean hydrogen system for Morocco has left China and is now under

应 国机海南董事长、前Sumec集团首席执行官蔡济波先生 的特别邀请，清洁技术商业俱乐部创始人兼首席执行官  Tomasz Antoni Slusarz  先生作为代表首次赴 中国海南省进行商务访问 。本次访问不仅象征着 CBC...

At the special invitation of Mr. Cai Jibo, Chairman of Sinomach Hainan and former CEO of Sumec, Mr. Tomasz Antoni Slusarz, Founder & CEO...