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The Ultimate Guide to Clean technologies

A curated Indian 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.

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Recent Clean technologies News

Hitachi Vantara gets science-backed net-zero target
Sustainability

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.

Last week

GSMA urges renewable energy reform in Asia Pacific
Sustainability

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.

This month

AI data centres make grid access key to power deals
Hyperscale

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.

This month

Logicalis cuts emissions & boosts community spending
IT services

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.

This month

Mphasis lifts CRISIL ESG rating to 73 on green gains
IT services

Mphasis lifts CRISIL ESG rating to 73 on green gains

Higher renewable energy use and cleaner governance helped Mphasis lift its CRISIL Core ESG Rating to 73 in FY26, from 69 a year earlier.

Last month

Australia could become Asia-Pacific AI infrastructure hub
Smart Cities

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.

Last month

Malaysia & Indonesia launch lithium-ion battery cell
Investment

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.

Last month

Rolls-Royce & TCS test hydrogen aero engine flight
Space

Rolls-Royce & TCS test hydrogen aero engine flight

The trial offers a step towards lower-carbon aviation, after a modified aero gas turbine completed a full flight cycle powered entirely by hydrogen.

Last month

Kaffee Energy taps JLL for Wayu Philippines equity raise
Renewable energy

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.

Last month

Schneider Electric reports 3.69 sustainability Impact score
Energy efficient

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.

Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Mobile industry needs more renewable power to cut emissions
Energy efficient

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.

Wed, 15th Jul 2026

Gyre Energy wins funding for larger cold chain rollout
Software-as-a-Service

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.

Wed, 8th Jul 2026

Sijbrandij launches data centre power coalition for AI
DataCentre infrastructure

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.

Thu, 2nd Jul 2026

Visa predicts 2.4% global growth as online shopping rises
Online shopping

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.

Thu, 2nd Jul 2026

AirTrunk starts Malaysia solar VPPA for data centres
Cloud Services

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.

Wed, 1st Jul 2026

AlpSemi raises EUR €17m to scale solid-state breakers
Energy efficient

AlpSemi raises EUR €17m to scale solid-state breakers

The Grenoble startup will use the funding to industrialise its breaker technology as AI data centres and electrified buildings strain power networks.

Fri, 26th Jun 2026

Schneider Electric named world's most sustainable company
Sustainability

Schneider Electric named world's most sustainable company

The top ranking underscores Schneider Electric's push to cut emissions and expand clean energy access as it rolls out its Impact 2030 roadmap.

Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Ant Group posts record USD $5.17 billion R&D spend
IT Industry

Ant Group posts record USD $5.17 billion R&D spend

The record outlay underscores the group's push into AI, health and payments as emissions fell and carbon neutrality continued for a fifth year.

Mon, 22nd Jun 2026

ZincFive named to TIME green tech list for second year
Energy efficient

ZincFive named to TIME green tech list for second year

The ranking underscores rising demand for safer backup power in data centres, where AI loads are sharpening scrutiny of energy use and emissions.

Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Schneider Electric & Kraken to speed grid connections
Energy efficient

Schneider Electric & Kraken to speed grid connections

Utilities could connect data centres and industrial sites sooner as the companies' software aims to ease congestion without major grid upgrades.

Thu, 11th Jun 2026