International Solar Alliance

India now has the third largest renewable energy installation in the world. Additionally, in manufacturing of solar modules, India is the second largest after China, according to the government

Can the International Solar Alliance help India add to its solar strength?

Staying on as the president of the global solar alliance consolidates New Delhi’s clout in climate politics and offers scope to support its own energy and other economic needs

International Solar Alliance to increase viability gap funding for solar projects to 35% from 10%

The ISA, on October 31, also announced that the government of India is considering an investment of $25 million in the Alliance's Global Solar Facility (GSF), which is a fund that aims to accelerate renewable projects across the needy member countries. Moneycontrol was the first to report this on September 12.

Global Solar Sector investment soars to $380bn in current year, says ISA's Ajay Mathur

Union minister for power and new and renewable energy RK Singh said the International Solar Alliance (ISA) is much bigger than other energy organizations such as the International Energy Agency (IEA), which has 31 member countries.

Exclusive: India has pledged $25 mn, to be an anchor investor to help fight climate change in other nations: Ajay Mathur, International Solar Alliance

India’s goal is to be net zero by 2070, which means that our electricity sector has to get there sometime in the 2050s. However, coal will continue to be essential, because at night when the sun is not shining, that’s what we rely on. But it will need to be abated with carbon capture and storage.

International Solar Alliance to introduce 'Solar Facility' mechanism to boost investments

Union power minister RK Singh, who got re-elected as the president of the ISA, announced that France will soon sign an agreement with India in furthering the latter’s green hydrogen mission. The ISA also approved the SolarX Grand Challenge to promote innovation and start-ups in decentralised solar energy applications.

Power minister calls on nations to come together for international credit guarantee fund to promote renewable energy

While speaking at a round table conference organised by the International Solar Alliance, Singh said that world governments need to come together to set up a credit guarantee fund to invest in renewable energy in developing countries like those in Africa.

Third India-Central Asia Dialogue meeting concludes, members emphasise on optimum usage of INSTC

The ministers issued a joint statement after the meeting stressed on to include Chabahar Port within the framework of INSTC and expressed interest in cooperation on issues related to the development and strengthening of regional connectivity in Central and South Asia.

India-led International Solar Alliance signs UN pact at COP26 in Glasgow

.The MoU involves the two institutions working to jointly organise a set of activities to facilitate the implementation of mitigation action in the energy sector, facilitate the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-term Low Emission Development Strategies.

USA joins International Solar Alliance as 101st member country

The US becomes the 101st country to sign the framework agreement of the ISA to catalyse global energy transition through a solar-led approach.

Explained | How is the International Green Grids initiative planning to distribute solar energy across continents?

Led by India, the major worldwide collaborative initiative plans to harness solar energy wherever the sun is shining, ensuring that electricity generated flows to areas that need it most.

India launches One Sun, One World, One Grid' project at global climate conference

The International Solar Alliance (ISA), was launched at COP21 in Paris and has recently expanded its membership scope to include all UN member states. There are 90 signatories and 193 prospective members.

UNGA committee endorses India's resolution for granting Observer Status to International Solar Alliance

The draft resolution was adopted in the General Assembly’s Sixth Committee, that deals with legal issues, without a vote on Thursday.

ISA to give up to $50,000 aid to 11 members for demonstrative solar projects

The Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of 11 ISA member countries namely Comoros, Ethiopia, Fiji, Guyana, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malawi, Senegal, Togo, Tonga, and Niger have been formally approved by Ajay Mathur, Director General, ISA.

India introduces draft resolution in UNGA for granting Observer Status for International Solar Alliance

The ISA was jointly launched by India and France in 2015 at the 21st Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) held in Paris.

Clean Energy | Green hydrogen can play a vital role in reducing India’s carbon footprint

Just as was the case with solar power, where India led from the front in forming the International Solar Alliance, India has a unique opportunity to become a global leader in green hydrogen

World Solar Technology Summit to see 26,000 participants from 149 nations

An international journal on solar technology will also be launched on the occasion. The first World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) is being organised by the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

Opinion | Climate change is making us pay the punitive damages we owe the planet

Renewable energy is a big cog in this technological miracle that we hope will pull us out of the climate change quicksand. But it does not come without its set of conditions

Opinion | Solar alliance can match OPEC only if ground rules are modified

If India has to become a major force in the solar power space, it must first begin to deregulate the power generation and power distribution sectors even further.

India set to join European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

India joins The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in the first-of-its-kind conference.

PM Modi invites Kazakhstan to join International Solar Alliance

PM Modi invited the Kazakhstan president to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA), to work for efficient exploitation of solar energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

US applauds India on International Solar Alliance

The ISA is a treaty based inter-governmental alliance of 121 sunshine-rich countries that lie fully or partially between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Their adoption of solar energy is expected to help reduce the use of fossil fuels and combat climate change.

India ranks 4th globally in wind power installation: Survey

With the legal framework in place for the International Solar Alliance (ISA), the brainchild of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and launched during the UN climate summit in Paris, ISA will be a "major" international body headquartered in India, it added.

Committed to promote International Solar Alliance, says Goyal

Speaking at the 'SWITCH' Electrical Show here, Goyal said, "an idea then, ISA has now transformed into a movement with countries and global agencies endorsing this initiative of Indian government to promote solar energy in the countries that are rich in solar resources."

WB chief meets PM, promises support to sustainable development

Kim, during a meeting with Modi here, appreciated India's "rapid progress" in improving the ease of doing business, especially in the area of logistics, a PMO statement said.