The 7th annual British Renewable Energy Awards few nights ago paid tribute to the UK renewable energy industry’s achievements at a packed gala dinner attended by over 300 people in the boutique Kensington hotel, the Jumeirah Carlton Tower.
Hosted by UK BIG Lottery Fund Chairman, Peter Ainsworth, the inaugural Judges’ Award was shared by two worthy winners, Connie Hedegaard, the EU’s first Climate Action Commissioner, and Chris Matthews of the Co-operative Bank, recognising their outstanding lifetime contribution to renewables.
REA’s Chief Executive, Gaynor Hartnell, commented:
“These awards recognise outstanding achievement in the British renewable energy sector. They are a tribute to innovation and excellence. The exceptional quality of all the shortlisted entries serves to demonstrate the exacting standards, talent and originality within this industry.
“We received a record number of over two hundred nominations for this year’s Awards. We would like to thank all those who participated – your effort and dedication to this vibrant and growing sector is inspiring.”
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Offshore WIND staff, June 27, 2012; Image: r-e-a