The ISA is a global intergovernmental organization dedicated to advancing solar power adoption for a carbon-neutral future
The ISA is a collaborative initiative between India and France aimed at uniting efforts to combat climate change by implementing solar energy solutions. It was conceptualized on the side lines of COP21 in Paris in 2015. Following a 2020 amendment to its Framework Agreement, all UN member states are now eligible to join the Alliance. Currently, 100+ countries are signatories, with 90+ countries having ratified to become full members. Its mission is to unlock $1 trillion in solar investments by 2030 while reducing technology and financing costs.
As a platform for international solar energy cooperation, the ISA supports Member Countries across various sectors
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Through its Analytics & Advocacy focus, spreads awareness and champions the adoption of solar-friendly policies and practices in its Member Countries.
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Aids governments in creating solar-friendly energy policies through Ease of Doing Solar analytics and advice
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Develops, tests and implements new business models for solar projects and aggregates demand for solar technology across nations.
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Enhances financial access by mitigating risks and attracting private investments
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Provides access to solar training, data, and insights for professionals and policymakers in the energy sector
Headquartered in India, the ISA collaborates with multilateral development banks, private and public sectors, civil society, and international institutions to implement cost-effective solar solutions, especially in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Member Countries.
Vision
Let us together make the sun brighter
The ISA strives to develop and deploy cost-effective and transformational energy solutions powered by the sun to help Member Countries develop low-carbon growth trajectories, with particular focus on delivering impact in countries categorized as Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and the Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Mission
Every home no matter how far away, will have a light at home
The ISA is guided by its “Towards 1000’ strategy, which aims to mobilise USD 1,000 billion of investments in solar energy solutions by 2030 while delivering energy access to 1,000 million people using clean energy solutions and resulting in the installation of 1,000 GW of solar energy capacity. This would help mitigate global solar emissions to the tune of 1,000 million tonnes of CO, annually. To meet these goals, the ISA takes a programmatic approach. Currently, the ISA has nine comprehensive programmes, each focusing on a specific application that could help scale the deployment of solar
Analytics &
Advocacy
ISA seeks to support Member Countries in formulating policies and regulations by publishing reports annually on technology, Investments, and markets in the solar Industry.
Capacity
Building
Through Its critical capacity-building Initiative, Solar Technology and Application Resource Centres (STAR-C), ISA will provide tailored capacity-building support adapted to the local context. Under this programme, ISA alms to set standards and strengthen the solar ecosystems in all developing countries through solar training for all stakeholders.
Programmatic
Support
ISA’s programmes will focus on setting up sustainable solar projects in countries most impacted by climate change, specifically in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). ISA alms to do so in Member Countries by aggregating demand for Innovative and scalable solar solutions and facilitating access to funding with risk mitigation mechanisms.