The Ultimate Guide to Clean technologies
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Clean technologies.
What to know about Clean technologies
CleanTech is a dynamic field dedicated to advancing technologies and innovations that promote environmental sustainability and reduce carbon footprints. This sector encompasses a broad range of initiatives, from renewable energy and energy-efficient data centers to sustainable manufacturing practices and AI-driven environmental solutions.
Exploring our CleanTech stories reveals how governments, enterprises, and startups are harnessing technology to address pressing climate challenges. Readers will find insights into AI-powered tools accelerating green assessments, breakthroughs in solar and battery storage, advancements in eco-friendly data centers, and initiatives driving the transition to low-carbon economies globally.
By following CleanTech developments, readers can learn about the intersection of technology and sustainability, understand emerging trends such as green financing, electric vehicle infrastructure expansion, and smart energy management, and discover practical approaches to achieving net-zero targets. This collection underscores the critical role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future and offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of clean technologies.
Asian Clean technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Yokogawa wins hydrogen ship automation orders from Kawasaki
The orders tie Yokogawa to Japan's push to build a liquefied hydrogen supply chain, as shipping firms test how to move the fuel at scale.
AI seen as key to Southeast Asia's energy transition
Most energy professionals in Southeast Asia expect AI to aid the transition, but data gaps, costs and grid strain remain major hurdles.
Southeast Asia and its energy investment bottleneck
The region's clean power shift is being slowed less by missing kit than by financing and operational hurdles that stall adoption at scale.
Equinix signs fourth Singapore renewable energy deal
Pressure is mounting on Singapore data centre operators to secure low-carbon power as Equinix adds another solar deal and lifts its local portfolio.
TCL SunPower rolls out SAP GROW across five countries
Standardising finance and supply chain systems has cut TCL SunPower's close by three days and sharpened inventory accuracy after an acquisition-led expansion.
Bitget signs pact with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City
Bhutan's new digital asset zone has drawn Bitget in, with the exchange seeking approval to set up a local base and licence application.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Clean technologies
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
SoftwareOne unifies APAC direct businesses under one brand
Why brand visibility is the most critical metric in today's AI-driven world
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Featured News
Allegro Energy moves flow battery technology towards scale
The Australian energy storage firm is lining up mining and utility projects as it builds manufacturing and sales capacity for bigger deployments.
ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot
Renewables are leaving New Zealand well placed for data centres, but ABB says grid upgrades and smarter use of existing assets are needed.
Managing energy, water constraints critical to Australia's AI ambitions
Policy should focus on technology inside new data centres, as an expert says smarter regulation could curb power and water strain while supporting AI growth.
Expert Columns
Southeast Asia and its energy investment bottleneck
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Points, personalisation and innovation: How industry leaders are redefining loyalty
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
Bridging the sustainability gap: how data centers can balance growth with environmental responsibility
Beyond the booth: How tech companies can win at industry events
Style, substance, and strategy: Drawing similarities between pageantry and PR
How women can build influence in critical tech roles
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Clean technologies News
New York tops ECA's ranking of costliest expat cities
London's place on the list slipped as currency moves and housing costs reshaped expat budgets across 208 cities worldwide.
Hitachi Vantara gets science-backed net-zero target
Validation by the Science Based Targets initiative adds credibility as data-centre power demand and cooling costs face closer scrutiny from buyers.
GSMA urges renewable energy reform in Asia Pacific
Rising data demand is driving emissions higher in parts of Asia Pacific, as mobile operators struggle to secure cleaner electricity.
AI data centres make grid access key to power deals
Grid congestion is adding risk and a scarcity premium to data centre deals as AI demand drives electricity needs sharply higher.
Logicalis cuts emissions & boosts community spending
Customers and suppliers are feeling the effect as Logicalis lifts renewable power use and raises community funding in FY26.
Australia could become Asia-Pacific AI infrastructure hub
Grid constraints could determine whether Australia wins a share of the region's fast-growing AI data centre investment, the paper says.
Malaysia & Indonesia launch lithium-ion battery cell
Six new partnerships and a cross-border pouch cell debut in Sepang as ASEAN moves to turn battery research into production.
Allegro partners with Jena Flow Batteries on flow rollout
Pilot flow battery systems are set for Australia as Allegro gains manufacturing scale for long-duration storage demanded by grids and data centres.
Kaffee Energy taps JLL for Wayu Philippines equity raise
External equity is being sought to fund a 700 MW Philippine renewable pipeline after Kaffee Energy completed its Wayu acquisition.
Datagrid secures Transpower gear for Southland AI site
A Southland data centre project has moved ahead as Transpower secures long-lead equipment to help Datagrid meet a late-2027 commissioning target.
Schneider Electric reports 3.69 sustainability Impact score
Its 2026 sustainability score of 3.69 keeps the group on track for a 4.20 target, as emissions and customer savings improved.
eToro adds 50 ETFs targeting Singapore investor demand
Singapore retail investors get broader access to Asian and thematic funds as demand shifts towards technology and diversification.
Asuene buys Secaro in GBP £87 million funding push
The deal and new funding will help ASUENE expand its supply chain emissions tools as disclosure rules tighten across Europe and the UK.
Mobile industry needs more renewable power to cut emissions
Greater access to clean electricity is now seen as crucial if operators are to keep emissions falling while data use keeps rising.
Gyre Energy wins funding for larger cold chain rollout
Funding will help Gyre Energy prove its cooling software can cut costs at a 140,000 sq ft cold chain site run by a global operator.
Southeast Asia energy shift hinges on grids & links
Rising electricity demand is forcing Southeast Asian governments to back grids, storage and interconnectors as much as new power plants.
Michigan study backs battery recycling for security
Rising demand for critical minerals is pushing US automakers and policymakers to treat battery recycling as a supply-chain security issue.
Sijbrandij launches data centre power coalition for AI
AI data centre developers may gain faster power access as a new coalition seeks to ease grid delays and speed site planning.
Visa predicts 2.4% global growth as online shopping rises
Higher energy costs are squeezing household budgets, but digital commerce and brisk business investment are helping keep growth steady at 2.4% in 2026.
AirTrunk starts Malaysia solar VPPA for data centres
Malaysia's grid gains 29.99 MWac of new solar power as AirTrunk locks in renewable supply for its data centres under a first-of-its-kind VPPA.
Job Moves
QBE names Carles Tondo Head of Property for Asia
Techcombank reappoints Dr Jens Lottner as CEO to lead next phase
Coto appoints Anurag as Co-founder for global expansion
Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth
QBE Asia appoints Ronak Shah as CEO of Wholesale Markets
Shareef Alshinnawi appointed VP of Strategic Accounts
URECA appoints Tom Carr as Chief Financial Officer