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  • Sep 06, 2024
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PM MODI INAUGURATES FIRST INTERNATIONAL SOLAR FESTIVAL IN DELHI

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PM Modi highlighted India’s solar energy progress and addressed the first International Solar Festival, emphasising the global impact of solar power and growth of the International Solar Alliance.

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About International Solar Alliance (ISA) Growth:

  • Established in 2015, ISA has grown to 100 member countries, with 19 more set to join.
  • Modi praised ISA’s role in global solar energy cooperation, promoting the vision of “one world, one sun.”
  • He noted the cultural and spiritual importance of the sun in various traditions, including India.

Celebrating Solar Energy’s Global Impact

  • The International Solar Festival celebrates solar energy’s transformative role in advancing sustainable development and energy access.
  • Union Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasised India’s leadership in solar power and innovation.
  • The festival features technical sessions, exhibitions, and cultural performances to showcase solar technology and its global potential.
About the International Solar Alliance (ISA):

  • Action-Oriented Platform: A collaborative platform to boost solar energy technology deployment.
  • Mission: Provide energy access and drive energy transition in member nations.
  • Founding Countries: Jointly conceived by India and France.
  • Headquarters: Based in India, with an Interim Secretariat in Gurugram.
  • Member Nations: 106 countries signed; 86 ratified.

Objectives:

  • Focus: Develop cost-effective solar solutions.
  • Target: Prioritise Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Priority Areas:

  • Analytics & Advocacy
  • Capacity Building
  • Programmatic Support
  • Readiness & enabling activities

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/international-solar-alliance/