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The Ashden Awards for sustainable energy were founded in 2001 to encourage the greater use of local sustainable energy to address climate change and alleviate poverty. Since then they have rewarded over 120 winners across the UK and the developing world. The Ashden Awards highlight and celebrate best practice, encourage the expansion and replication of the winners' work, raise awareness of the potential of local sustainable energy, and advocate on their winners' behalf.
The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy were created by the Ashden Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts (SFCT) and were established as an independent charitable trust in 2004. The Awards are managed by SFCT, but also receive funding from other sources. This year the international awards are supported by Christian Aid, the John Ellerman Foundation, Zennström Philanthropies and the Waterloo Foundation.
The 2011 overall Gold Award winner (£40,000) is Toyola Energy Ltd. from Ghana, selected for its success in making over 150,000 efficient charcoal stoves accessible to low-income families.
The International...