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United for Sustainability: CBC, NEIAAP (representing SNEC) and ACWA Power's Alliance Ignites CleanTech, Green Hydrogen and Clean Water Sectors

On January 16, 2024, a landmark agreement was signed, marking the collaboration between the CleanTech Business Club, the New Energy Industry Association for Asia and the Pacific (representing SNEC, the flagship event in the solar, energy storage, and hydrogen fields), and ACWA Power.



This Collaboration Agreement is a commitment to spearhead advancements in clean technology, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and clean water, emphasizing innovation in water desalination and sustainable development for 2024 and beyond. Under the #TogetherWeAreStronger spirit, this partnership is a first-of-its-kind initiative that brings together leaders from the CleanTech, hydrogen, and water industries to drive the global transition towards a sustainable and regenerative future focused on CleanTech, green hydrogen, and clean water solutions.


The year 2024 is set to be pivotal for this collaboration, with key events and initiatives outlined below:


At SNEC PV (June 11-15, 2024):

  • The inaugural Joint CBC & SNEC Business Forum, titled "Connecting The Middle East & Africa with China #TogetherWeAreStronger," powered by ACWA Power, aims to bridge continents through clean technology.

  • The launch of the World CleanTech, Hydrogen & Water R&D and Industry Council, aimed at moving from science to industrial realization.

  • The World CleanTech StartUPs Awards 2024 Ceremony, featuring an Innovation Challenge sponsored by ACWA Power, to honor innovative startups.


At SNEC H2 & ES (September 25-27, 2024):

  • The first Global Joint CBC & SNEC Forum, themed "Quo Vadis Green Hydrogen? - CleanTech, Hydrogen & Water Industry Leaders Driving The Green Hydrogen Revolution Together #TogetherWeAreStronger," powered by ACWA Power, will delve into the future of green hydrogen.

  • The unveiling of the "Quo Vadis Green Hydrogen - The Beginning" book’s Chinese version, marking a significant moment in green hydrogen discourse.

Watch a short trailer and 5 Messages from the CleanTech Business Club Leaders to Hydrogen Leaders at SNEC H2 & ES 2023, Shanghai, China


This collaboration was officially launched during the ACWA Power Innovation Days 2024, and accompanying gathering organized by CBC, Dii Desert Energy, ACWA Power, and KAUST (learn more HERE about the gathering)

The partnership, underpinned by the #TogetherWeAreStronger motto, not only reflects the shared commitment of these organizations to environmental stewardship but also serves as an invitation for industry leaders globally to collaborate in the shift towards more sustainable energy and technological solutions. As we look to the future, the anticipation for the transformative impact of this collaboration continues to build, promising to lead a new wave of sustainable development and innovation.

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