Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Ashden Awards to highlight inspiring sustainable energy solutions in the UK and developing world and help ensure that they are spread more widely.
Three PCIA Partners were 2011 Ashden Award Recipients: Toyola Energy Ltd., The Aga Khan Planning and Building Service, Pakistan (AKPBS, P) and Ugastove Ltd. Uganda.
The 2012 awards are seeking applications from:
- Organizations delivering end user or carbon finance that benefit the poor.
- Manufacturers of new products providing renewable electricity or clean cooking for low income customers.
- Off-grid and grid-connected renewable electricity schemes bringing significant local benefits.
- The production of renewable fuel for heat or electricity generation.
- Sustainable energy schemes or enterprises that demonstrably reduce deforestation through their work.
Past international winners include fuel-efficient stove programmes; businesses selling solar home systems and lanterns; biogas schemes to replace fuel wood for heating and cooking; businesses producing biomass pellet from crop waste; and micro-hydro schemes. Entry is free, and up to six winners will receive £20,000 each in prize money, with one winner receiving a gold award of £40,000. The awards will be presented at a VIP ceremony in London in May 2012.
The Closing Date for Applications is October 18, 2011!
For more information on the awards and how to apply visit http://www.ashdenawards.org/apply