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CBC Unveils Agenda for The 8th CBC Global Ecosystems Leadership Days in Morocco: Marking Grand Opening of the Joint Center of Excellence in Clean Hydrogen and Launching CBC’s First Flagship Ecosystem
The CleanTech Business Club (CBC) is proud to officially unveil the agenda for The 8th CBC Global Ecosystems Leadership Days, taking place from 12–16 May 2026 in Casablanca and Rabat, Morocco, under the theme: “From Morocco to Global Deployment — Building Intelligent, Future-Proof Ecosystems at Scale.” This landmark gathering will mark a defining milestone in CBC’s evolution and global mission — serving as the official launch platform for CBC Strategy 2026–2028+ , and demons
Apr 143 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 领导大家庭祝贺米月女士及 SNEC 团队成功启用上海全球新能源赋能中心
清洁技术商业俱乐部(CBC)全球领导大家庭在此热烈祝贺米月女士及其整个 SNEC 团队,成功启用位于上海虹桥国际机场旁的全球新能源赋能中心。 这一新中心的落成,标志着在加强国际合作、加速全球清洁能源生态系统发展方面迈出了重要一步。该中心由 SNEC 创始人、CBC 亚洲联合主席米月女士领导创建,旨在打造一个充满活力的平台,汇聚来自世界各地的行业领袖、创新者、政策制定者和投资者。 它不仅仅是一项令人印象深刻的建筑与机构倡议,更致力于通过创新、对话与实际合作,促进清洁技术社区更深层次的协作,并支持全球能源体系的转型。 全球清洁能源合作的战略平台 全球新能源赋能中心的启用,标志着 CBC 与 SNEC 长期合作关系进入了又一个里程碑阶段。 作为 SNEC 的战略合作伙伴,CBC 将在此设立 CBC 中国总部。该中心将举办一系列高水平活动,包括: • 国际研讨会与专家圆桌会议 • CEO 与管理层之间的对话 • 领导力交流与生态系统会议 • 全球清洁技术媒体交流网络(GCMEN)联合媒体中心 CBC 中国总部的正式启用仪式计划在今年六月于上海举行的 SN
Mar 192 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亮相利雅得2026 ACWA创新日 — 战略合作签署、WCSA2025 颁奖典礼、领导力TV及中国 2026 年扩展计划
清洁技术商业俱乐部(CBC)十分荣幸参与了在沙特阿拉伯利雅得举办的2026 ACWA创新日活动。这是一场为期三天的全球性论坛,吸引了逾1500人注册参与,并在绿色氢能、先进海水淡化技术、长时储能系统及工业人工智能等领域共签署了27份战略合作备忘录。 观看 ACWA 创新日 2026 及 WCSA2025 颁奖典礼精彩回顾 — #在一起我们更强大 本次活动在沙特阿拉伯能源部的支持下顺利举办,其战略方向与我们的"2030愿景"高度契合,共同将沙特王国定位为水资源、能源、氢能与人工智能综合系统的全球规模化推进引擎。其中,该活动重要合作机构包括阿卜杜勒阿齐兹国王科技城(KACST)和阿卜杜拉国王科技大学(KAUST),充分体现了科研创新与产业落地的深度融合。 本次活动的一大亮点,是 ACWA 全新品牌形象的正式发布——这不仅展现了其从单一企业迈向全球基础设施平台的蜕变,并且将其核心价值观凝练成以下三个关键词:诚信(Integrity)、创造力(Ingenuity)与影响力(Impact)。这种以人为本的愿景,与 CBC 一贯倡导的"人与人之间的领导力"理
Mar 64 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


世界清洁技术创业大奖评审委员会公布WCSA2025 ACWA Power 创新奖入围名单——全球最具发展潜力的清洁技术初创企业与创新者脱颖而出
“ 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
Jan 165 min read


The World CleanTech Awards Jury Reveals the WCSA2025 ACWA Power Innovation Award Finalists — the World’s Most Promising CleanTech Startups and Innovators
“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
Jan 164 min read


CBC Congratulates its Partners in Hainan on the Historic Launch of Island-Wide Customs Operations at the Hainan Free Trade Port and Looks Forward to Deeper Collaboration in 2026
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
Dec 18, 20254 min read


清洁技术商业俱乐部热烈祝贺海南合作伙伴实现海南自由贸易港全岛封关运作这一历史性里程碑,并期待在 2026 年深化战略合作
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
Dec 18, 20254 min read


清洁技术商业俱乐部与 ACWA Power 正式启动 “2025 世界清洁技术初创企业大奖(#WCSA2025)” 申报通道,并同步推出 ACWA Power 创新挑战赛
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
Nov 24, 20253 min read


CleanTech Business Club and ACWA Power Open Submissions for the World CleanTech Startups Awards 2025 #WCSA2025 Featuring the ACWA Power Innovation Challenge
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
Nov 24, 20253 min read


CBC CarbonX Hub Launches the 1st Global Carbon Markets Forum at REI 2025 & The Battery Show India: Bridging Carbon Markets with CleanTech, Clean Hydrogen & Clean Water
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
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Powering Change: From "Made in India" to Global Reach and the CleanTech Transformation - CBC Family Leadership Talk with Sampath Kumar, CEO of FEST-Group & Feston Solar
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
Nov 11, 20251 min read


The 1st Global Carbon Markets Forum at REI Expo India 2025, Powered by CBC CarbonX Hub at REI 2025
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
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Delivering on Promises — CBC’s Journey from Vision to Action. A report on recent and upcoming CBC activities, events, joint initiatives, and our agenda for the next three months
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
Oct 29, 20254 min read

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