Paraguay 100th member of International Solar Alliance

Context

  • A significant milestone for the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as the Republic of Paraguay officially became its 100th full member.

Paraguay 100th member of the International Solar Alliance
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Key Details

  • Launched on 30 November 2015 by Prime Minister of India and President of France during COP21 in Paris, the ISA aims to accelerate the deployment of solar energy globally in support of Climate Action.
  • Headquartered in India, the ISA has now brought together several countries to collectively address barriers related to technology, finance, and capacity in scaling up solar energy.
  • India is playing a crucial role in shaping the sustainable energy future by providing renewable energy solutions to the world, especially the Global South.
  • Under India’s Presidency of the ISA, it has undertaken numerous impactful projects, including solarisation of Malawi’s Parliamentary building, solar-powered healthcare centers in Fiji, solar-powered cold storage facility in Seychelles, and solar PV rooftop systems in Kiribati.
  • The Alliance has also facilitated technical training for experts from member countries to enhance solar energy capabilities.
  • India’s leadership of ISA exemplifies its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and environmental stewardship.
  • Through technology transfer, capacity building initiatives, and bilateral agreements within the ISA framework, India continues to promote global adoption of affordable and sustainable solar energy solutions.
  • The ISA serves as a vital platform for international collaboration, uniting nations in their efforts to combat climate change and transition towards clean energy sources on a global scale.
  • The alliance has gained significant traction since its inception, with 119 countries now signatories to the ISA Framework Agreement.
  • Of these, 100 have completed the ratification process to become full members, with Spain joining as the 99th member in May this year.

Source: Newsonair

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