Monte Carlo, July 12 -- India's Kumaraguru College of Technology claimed the biggest prize on offer at the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Sustainable Yachting Technology Award.

The Prince Albert II Award, the highest honour at the Challenge and worth 25,000 euros (approximately Rs 25 lakh), recognises the university presenting the best technological solution for yachting in terms of energy efficiency and carbon reduction, with a focus on projects that actively advance sustainable maritime practices. It was announced at the Challenge's prize ceremony, capping a five-year journey for the Indian team at the event.

The winning project was a battery thermal management system built around a phase-...