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CBC Leadership Family in Munich: Turning Innovation, Investment and H2H Trust into Real Market Impact at The smarter E Europe, IN4SFS GreenInvest Startup Investment Days and the WCSA & WCA Ceremonies
The CleanTech Business Club Leadership & Partnership Family gathered in Munich from 23–25 June 2026 for an intensive programme of investment activation, innovation exchange, international partnership-building and Human-to-Human connections during The smarter E Europe 2026. Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry once again brought the global energy-transition community together at Messe München. The 2026 edition welcomed approximately 105,000 trade vi
Jul 37 min read


Horst Dufner on Powering the Future 24/7 with Renewables with #TogetherWeAreStronger Spirit
In this special CBC Leadership TV interview, Horst Dufner, Head of The smarter E Europe at Solar Promotion GmbH, reflects personally on this year’s edition of The smarter E Europe and Intersolar Europe after nearly two decades of leading their development. He shares the vision behind the special exhibit “Renewables 24/7 – Secure Energy for a Changing World” and explains why reliable, around-the-clock renewable energy systems are becoming increasingly important for energy secu
Jul 11 min read


#TogetherWeAreStronger: Sharzi Mukhri of ACWA on Driving CleanTech, Clean Hydrogen & Clean Water Innovation Through Trusted Partnerships
In this special address at the IN4SFS GreenInvest Forum Munich 2026, held during The smarter E Europe, Sharzi Mukhri, Innovation Initiatives Lead at ACWA, highlights the power of trusted partnerships in accelerating innovation and delivering real-world impact. Speaking as the partner representative of the WCSA (World CleanTech Startups Awards) ACWA Innovation Award, she reflects on the importance of connecting startups, industry leaders, investors and innovation ecosystems to
Jul 11 min read


#WoMen4CleanTech Empowering Innovation: Dr. Rashi Gupta on Women Leadrship in CleanTech, StorageVersity & AI, and the Future of Startups
In this special welcome address opening the IN4SFS GreenInvest Forum Munich 2026, held during The smarter E Europe, Dr. Rashi Gupta “Batterywali” highlights the importance of inclusive leadership, innovation and strong international ecosystems in accelerating the global CleanTech transformation. As Managing Director of Vision Mechatronics, Chair of the CBC StorageVersity & AI Hub, and Chair of the CBC #WoMen4CleanTech Initiative, she draws on her experience as an entrepreneur
Jul 11 min read


From Capacity Building to Impact: Mark Mirza on The smarter E Europe, IN4SFS GreenInvest Forum, Morocco’s CleanTech Ecosystem & German–Moroccan Collaboration
In this special CBC Leadership TV – IN4SFS GreenInvest Focus interview from The smarter E Europe 2026 in Munich, Mark Mirza, CBC Strategy Adviser on R&D and Academic Ecosystems and Project Leader at Fraunhofer ISC, reflects on this year’s event and shares his feedback on the IN4SFS GreenInvest Forum. He discusses the CBC, GFHA and EHTP collaboration on applied research in Morocco, the importance of capacity building as the foundation of the CBC Morocco ecosystem, and the pote
Jul 11 min read


Clean Hydrogen Trucks, Morocco Momentum & the Startup Winning Mindset: Thomas Korn, Founder & CEO at KEYOU and water stuff & sun, on Building Businesses That Change the World
In our special CBC Leadership TV – IN4SFS GreenInvest Focus, we speak with Thomas Korn, Founder & CEO of KEYOU GmbH and water stuff & sun GmbH; CBC Co-Chair of the CleanTech StartUP Hub; and Chair of the GreenInvest International Startup Investment Days. Tom shares his reflections from The smarter E Europe 2026, discusses KEYOU’s collaboration with Daimler Truck and the planned 2027 launch of hydrogen combustion trucks, and gives an update on the development of the Morocco bu
Jun 301 min read


IN4SFS GreenInvest International Startup Investment Days 2026 Launched: Munich & Digital Deal Flow Connecting Startups, Investors and Innovation Ecosystems
The CleanTech Business Club, through the CleanTech Business Institute and together with the IN4SFS consortium partners, is pleased to launch the GreenInvest International Startup Investment Days 2026, the final brokerage event of IN4SFS — Establishing the Investment Network for Startups and Entrepreneurs Focused on Green and Sustainable Technologies — a Horizon Europe-funded project designed to strengthen cross-border investment, improve access to capital, and support the int
Jun 182 min read


From Innovation to Deployment: Global Submissions Open for the 1st Global StorageVersity & AI Innovation Challenge 2026, Jointly Brought by CBC, ACWA, SNEC and Strategic Partners
Dear CBC Members, Partners & Friends, We are delighted to announce that global submissions are now officially open for the 1st Global StorageVersity & AI Innovation Challenge 2026 — a new international innov ation program designed to accelerate the convergence of Energy Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Infrastructure and Ecosystem Collaboration. Organised by the CBC StorageVersity & AI Hub, powered by ACWA Power, and developed in strategic partnership with SNEC,
Jun 162 min read


2026年6月中国行:从Fox ESS卓越制造与GFHA(走向非洲氢能)—国富氢能合作,到携手SNEC、ACWA与REI共建全球清洁科技生态系统
近期,清洁科技商业俱乐部(CBC)代表团访问中国,持续加强中国、澳大利亚、印度、摩洛哥、非洲及全球清洁科技生态系统之间的沟通与联系。 从温州到张家港,再到上海,此次中国行传递出明确信号:清洁科技转型的下一阶段,将由速度、规模、智能基础设施、卓越制造以及基于信任的人际协作共同驱动。 热烈庆祝Fox ESS温州二期工厂投产 CBC代表团出席了Fox ESS温州二期工厂投产仪式。Solar Juice联合创始人、CBC澳大利亚及大洋洲主席Rami Fedda先生,Solar Juice首席执行官Andrew Burgess先生及团队核心成员共同参加活动。 Fox ESS二期工厂仅用一年时间即建成投产,充分展现了企业的发展速度、执行能力及长期投入决心。 CBC向朱京成先生及Fox ESS全体团队表示热烈祝贺。过去数年间,Fox ESS已从一家快速发展的储能与逆变器企业,成长为助力全球构建更清洁、更智能、更具韧性能源体系的重要参与者。 除了先进的制造设施,更令人印象深刻的是企业背后的文化:长远愿景、持续创新、品质承诺、人才投资,以及在速度与规模上的执行能力
Jun 157 min read


CBC in China in June 2026: from Fox ESS manufacturing excellence and GFHA (Go For Hydrogen Africa) — Guofu Hydrogen cooperation to global CleanTech ecosystem building with SNEC, ACWA and REI
During its recent China mission, the CleanTech Business Club continued strengthening bridges between China, Australia, India, Morocco, Africa and the wider global CleanTech ecosystem. From Wenzhou, through Zhanjiagang, to Shanghai, the mission demonstrated one clear message: the next phase of the CleanTech transformation will be driven by speed, scale, intelligent infrastructure, manufacturing excellence and trusted Human-to-Human collaboration. Celebrating the opening of Fox
Jun 147 min read


Das CBC-Ökosystem Marokko in Aktion: EHTP, GFHA und Guofu Hydrogen eröffnen gemeinsam das erste integrierte Clean-Hydrogen-Ökosystemlabor in Marokko und Nordafrika auf dem EHTP-Campus in Casablanca
Ein 10-kW-PEM-Elektrolyseur von Guofu Hydrogen und ein Brennstoffzellensystem von Huade Hydrogen Equipment ermöglichen integrierte solarbetriebene Wasserstofferzeugung, Speicherung und netzgekoppelte Stromproduktion. Casablanca, Marokko – 18. Mai 2026 Am 12. Mai 2026 eröffneten die École Hassania des Travaux Publics (EHTP), Go For Hydrogen Africa (GFHA), und Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co., Ltd. (Guofu Hydrogen) im Rahmen der 8. CBC Global Ecosystems Leadership Da
May 198 min read


L’écosystème CBC Maroc en action: L’EHTP, GFHA et Guofu Hydrogen inaugurent conjointement le premier laboratoire intégré d’écosystème hydrogène propre au Maroc et en Afrique du Nord sur le camp
L’électrolyseur PEM de 10 kW fourni par Guofu Hydrogen et le système de pile à combustible fourni par Huade Hydrogen Equipment permettent une production intégrée d’hydrogène alimentée par énergie solaire, le stockage d’hydrogène et la production d’électricité connectée au réseau Casablanca, Maroc – 19 mai 2026 Le 12 mai 2026, dans le cadre de la 8e édition des CBC Global Ecosystems Leadership Days à Casablanca, École Hassania des Travaux Publics (EHTP), Go For Hydrogen Africa
May 199 min read


CBC Morocco Ecosystem in Action: EHTP, GFHA and Guofu Hydrogen Jointly Inaugurate Morocco and North Africa’s First Integrated Clean Hydrogen Ecosystem Lab at EHTP Campus in Casablanca
10 kW PEM electrolyser supplied by Guofu Hydrogen and fuel cell system supplied by Huade Hydrogen Equipment enable integrated solar-powered hydrogen generation, storage and grid-connected electricity production Casablanca, Morocco – 19 May 2026 On 12 May 2026, during The 8th CBC Global Ecosystems Leadership Days in Casablanca, École Hassania des Travaux Publics (EHTP), Go For Hydrogen Africa (GFHA), and Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co., Ltd. (Guofu Hydrogen) jointl
May 178 min read


CBC Advances Cross-Border CleanTech Innovation and Start-up Ecosystems at GreenInvest IN4SFS Türkiye
The CleanTech Business Club (CBC) proudly participated in the GreenInvest IN4SFS Brokerage Event Türkiye, held on 26–27 March 2026 in İzmir, bringing together start-ups, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders active in green and sustainable technologies. The event was organised within the IN4SFS – Investment Network for Sustainability-Focused Startups project, funded by the European Union, with the objective of facilitating cross-border investments, strengthening innovation e
Mar 273 min read


CBC Leadership Family Congratulates Mi Yue and the Entire SNEC Team on the Opening of the Global New Energy Empowerment Center in Shanghai
The global CleanTech Business Club (CBC) Leadership Family warmly congratulates Mi Yue and the entire SNEC team on the opening of the Global New Energy Empowerment Center in Shanghai, located next to Hongqiao International Airport. The new center represents a significant step forward in strengthening international cooperation and accelerating the development of the global clean energy ecosystem. Created under the leadership of Mi Yue, Founder of SNEC and CBC Co-Chair for Asia
Mar 162 min read


CBC、ACWA 与 NEIAAP(SNEC)宣布建立战略合作伙伴关系,共筑全球清洁技术、储能与氢能创新生态
在 2026 年沙特阿拉伯利雅得举办的 ACWA 创新日期间,ACWA、亚太新能源产业协会(NEIAAP,即 SNEC 主办方)与清洁技术商业俱乐部(CBC)共同宣布签署了一项战略合作备忘录(MoU)。 此次合作建立了一个结构化的框架,旨在连接全球在清洁技术、储能和氢能领域的创新生态系统,深度融合产业领导力、研究机构、初创社区以及国际平台。 从平台合作到全球生态系统的深度融合 建立在 SNEC 光伏展(SNEC PV)与 SNEC 氢能与储能展(SNEC H2 & ES)的成功合作基础之上,各方同意通过结构化的创新倡议进一步深化合作,具体包括: 全球储能创新挑战赛 全球清洁氢能创新大赛 跨国界的产业与生态系统联动 此次合作伙伴关系超越了基于单一活动的参与模式,迈向了一个旨在加速创新与规模化部署的可扩展架构。 观看 Thomas Altmann(ACWA)就此次战略合作发表的简短领导力见解。 2026 ACWA 创新日·中国 在 2026 年利雅得 ACWA 创新日期间正式宣布,创新日平台的首个区域活动将落地上海。 2026 ACWA...
Mar 63 min read


CBC at ACWA Innovation Days 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Strategic MoUs, WCSA2025 Ceremony, Leadership TV & China 2026 Expansion
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
Feb 233 min read


Hysata Wins WCSA2025 ACWA Innovation Award — Jury Announces Next Global Ceremonies in Morocco & Germany and WCSA2026 Launching Ceremony in China
"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
Feb 236 min read


CBC, ACWA & IRESEN Launch Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Global Clean Hydrogen Innovation by Connecting Industry, Research & Talent
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
Feb 222 min read


Morocco’s Clean Hydrogen Roadmap & Tipping Points | Dr. Samir Rachidi – Director General at IRESEN (Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies) at ACWA Innovation Days 2026
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
Feb 221 min read


Hysata – WCSA2025 ACWA Innovation Award Winner & Hydrogen Tipping Points | Daniel Tas Sandermann at ACWA Innovation Days 2026
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
Feb 221 min read


WCSA2025, China, Morocco & Global Innovation: ACWA's Strategic Outlook | Thomas Altmann, Executive Vice President – Innovation & New Technology at ACWA at AID2026
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
Feb 221 min read


WCSA2025 Finalist – Glencal Technology Driving Fundamental Change | Masahito Nakaishi at ACWA Power Innovation Awards 2026
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
Feb 211 min read


CBC, ACWA & NEIAAP (SNEC) Announce Strategic Partnership to Connect Global Innovation Ecosystems for CleanTech, Energy Storage & Hydrogen
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
Feb 203 min read

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