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
Google unveils USD $15 billion Malaysia digital push
The expansion is set to add more than 37,000 local jobs a year during construction and lift Malaysia's GDP by USD $1.1 billion annually.
Google funds USD $160 million water plant in Negeri Sembilan
The shared scheme is expected to deliver 65 million litres of treated water a day for residents and Google's future data centre in Port Dickson.
Singapore Airlines signs deal for Aether sustainable fuel
The deal gives the carrier a new supply source as airlines race to secure limited sustainable aviation fuel, with deliveries due from 2028.
Forum says decarbonisation can boost manufacturing growth
Industrial firms can cut emissions and lift growth at the same time, according to a World Economic Forum guide backed by Tata Consultancy Services.
Yokogawa wins S$4.2 million grant for Singapore grid pilot
The pilot will test whether industrial sites can help stabilise Singapore's grid as renewable power and electricity demand rise.
Amogy to pilot ammonia cracking technology in Singapore
The pilot could help Singapore assess whether ammonia can be turned into reliable industrial hydrogen for data centres and heavy industry.
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 network
Recent Clean technologies News
Green data centre market to hit USD $197.02bn by 2031
Rising demand for AI and cloud services is pushing operators to spend on lower-emission facilities as the market heads towards USD $197.02 billion by 2031.
Singapore Airlines agrees deal for SAF from Aether
The three-year supply pact gives Singapore Airlines early access to waste-based fuel as airlines scramble for scarce lower-carbon alternatives.
Viridis Data unveils off-grid model for tighter rules
Governments tightening energy and water rules are pushing data centre operators toward smaller sites that avoid grid delays and local backlash.
Innovate UK backs eight clean energy firms for Singapore
The move gives eight British clean energy firms a route into Singapore, where rising demand is creating opportunities for efficiency and storage technologies.
IMF-World Bank meet in Bangkok amid debt & climate strain
Flooding and higher borrowing costs are sharpening scrutiny of how the IMF and World Bank will back vulnerable economies through debt and climate shocks.
TCL opens industrial museum to mark 45th anniversary
The museum underscores TCL's shift from a Huizhou maker into a global electronics group, as it marks 45 years with displays on its industrial rise.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Shareef Alshinnawi appointed VP of Strategic Accounts
URECA appoints Tom Carr as Chief Financial Officer
