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The Ultimate Guide to Clean technologies

A curated Australian 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

TCL opens industrial museum to mark 45th anniversary
Television

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.

2 days ago

Sicona buys Advano, gains US battery base in New Orleans
Robotics

Sicona buys Advano, gains US battery base in New Orleans

The purchase gives the Australian group a US manufacturing foothold as Washington moves to favour domestic battery supply chains.

Last week

New York tops ECA's ranking of costliest expat cities
Australian Dollar

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.

Last week

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 month

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.

Last 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.

Last 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.

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.

Wed, 26th Aug 2026

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.

Tue, 25th Aug 2026

FlexSysAI launches platform to ease data centre power strain
Climate change

FlexSysAI launches platform to ease data centre power strain

Growing AI power demand is forcing data centres to curb workloads and shift them to cheaper times as grid strain tightens expansion.

Mon, 24th Aug 2026

Allegro partners with Jena Flow Batteries on flow rollout
Renewable energy

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.

Thu, 20th Aug 2026

ACTivate Capital backs Seitec's AUD $4m defence deal
Small Business

ACTivate Capital backs Seitec's AUD $4m defence deal

The funding will help Seitec expand overseas and grow its Canberra team as demand rises for defence tech with export potential.

Thu, 20th Aug 2026

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.

Fri, 14th Aug 2026

Global Citizen names speakers for Perth clean energy summit
Energy efficient

Global Citizen names speakers for Perth clean energy summit

The Perth gathering will seek backing for power access and renewable projects as almost 750 million people still lack reliable electricity.

Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Vinnies NSW shares solar power across more than 200 sites
Software-as-a-Service

Vinnies NSW shares solar power across more than 200 sites

The charity expects lower power bills after linking rooftop solar at more than 30 sites to demand across its NSW network.

Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Australia data centre boom strains power gear supply
ICT sector

Australia data centre boom strains power gear supply

Supply bottlenecks for transformers could delay new data centres as Australia's AI boom intensifies pressure on the power grid.

Thu, 6th Aug 2026

Household energy fund tops AUD $1 billion in loans
Sustainability

Household energy fund tops AUD $1 billion in loans

Australian households are cutting bills by up to 80% after taking low-interest loans for solar, batteries and electric appliances.

Wed, 5th Aug 2026

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

CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance
Productivity

CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance

The top-up will lower borrowing costs for small firms buying solar, batteries and electric vehicles as energy bills and inflation bite.

Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Australians use apps to track home solar & batteries
Sustainability

Australians use apps to track home solar & batteries

Rising battery uptake is turning household power use into a daily task, with Australians shifting appliance use to cut bills and grid reliance.

Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Job Moves