Environment & Energy | Monday 27 April, 2015 12:40 am |

Obtains Pledge of Support from Karnataka Energy Minister

The Zayed Future Energy Prize outreach campaign gained momentum with participation in the Green Summit 2015, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, between April 23-25.

The prize participated in the Green Summit as part of a worldwide campaign to familiarise organisations, individuals and schools with the benefits of the platform offered by the awards.

Pankaj Patel, president and member of the board of Abellon Clean Energy, the Zayed Future Energy Prize’s India-based 2014 winner in the Small and Medium Enterprise category, spoke on behalf of the prize to attract submissions from businesses operating in the burgeoning renewable energy sector in Karnataka, India.

Karnataka’s Energy Minister, D K Shivakumar pledged his support to the Zayed Future Energy Prize and agreed to promote the awards following a meeting with representatives of the prize on the first day of proceedings.

Organised by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Green Summit brings together leading policy makers, global industry experts, investors and businesses to explore opportunities for renewable energy in Karnataka and elsewhere in India.

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About the Zayed Future Energy Prize:
The Zayed Future Energy Prize honours the environmental legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the US$4 million Zayed Future Energy Prize acknowledges outstanding achievements and innovative solutions in the fields of renewable energy and sustainability. Awards recognising organisations, individuals and schools across five categories are presented at an annual ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Collectively, Zayed Future Energy Prize winners are positively impacting the world through their vision and commitment in addressing the challenges of climate change, energy security and the environment. Submissions and nominations for the 2016 Zayed Future Energy Prize close on 22 June 2015. Visit www.ZayedFutureEnergyPrize.com