Programme
One Sun One World One Grid
(OSOWOG)
One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) Programme on Regional and Global Interconnections is a flagship initiative of the ISA designed to foster the cross-border transmission and trade of clean and affordable electricity. This initiative aims to develop a network of interconnected grids across regions and continents, enabling the sharing of surplus renewable power and strengthening energy security among participating countries.
Overview
Understanding the Programme
Understanding the Programme
The One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) Programme on Regional and Global Interconnections is a flagship initiative of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) designed to foster the large scale cross-border transmission and trade of clean and affordable electricity across regions and continents, advancing the realization of the visionary OSOWOG concept announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.
Objectives
Vision for Global Connectivity
Vision for Global Connectivity
The Programme seeks to create and strengthen global and regional electricity transmission networks and support the development of the OSOWOG Super Grid a transformative global energy infrastructure and integrated electricity markets across regions and continents, enabling the continuous flow of renewable energy, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and enhancing energy security, affordability, and sustainability worldwide.
Programme Impact and Success Stories
Outcomes
Programme Impact and Success Stories
One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) Programme on Regional and Global Interconnections will pave the way for a global renewable energy grid and electricity markets that links multiple regions across Far East to Far West with India at the fulcrum, time zones, facilitating greater solar power and renewable energy utilisation and shared access to clean energy.
Vison
ISA is Powering a Unified Solar Future
This programme directly aligns with ISA’s mission to promote universal access to clean, affordable and sustainable energy. By connecting solar and renewable energy-rich regions with high-demand zones, it embodies the spirit of One Sun One World One Grid, a transformative vision in which solar energy transcends borders to power a greener, more resilient and prosperous world for all.
Implementation
Programme Delivery Model
Building an Enabling Global Ecosystem
Facilitating consensus-building among countries and stakeholders, while creating an enabling environment for cross-border grid development
Harmonised Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
Developing international and regional policy, regulatory, legal, technical, operational, commercial, and institutional frameworks/principles for advancing cross border electricity trade and regional electricity markets
Integrated Regional and Global Grid Planning
Advance priorities for trans-regional power system planning and operation at regional and international level for OSOWOG grid
Grid and Transmission Technology Advancement
Promote New and Advanced Technologies for inter-regional grid connectivity and trans-regional grid interconnection for OSOWOG Grid Development
Global Centre of Knowledge on Cross-Border Electricity Grid Integration
Promote knowledge sharing, strategic regional and global dialogues, workshops, training programs, conferences for institutional strengthening, and capacity building
Investment and Financing Models
Promote New ideas and Innovative approaches on Mobilising Investment and Financial models for OSOWOG Grid Development
Global Impact
Enabling Cross-Border Renewable Energy Connectivity
REGIONAL ENERGY INTEGRATION
Regional, Global Grid Interconnections and Regional Electricity Market Planning and Design
Strengthening interconnected power systems through coordinated regional planning, cross-border transmission infrastructure, and enhanced grid cooperation across participating regions.
TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT
Next-Generation Electricity Transmission Technologies for OSOWOG Super Grid
Promoting advanced technologies and modern grid solutions to enable reliable, resilient, and scalable renewable energy interconnections.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Knowledge exchange and institutional collaboration
Facilitating training programmes, institutional partnerships, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to support sustainable grid development and energy cooperation.
INVESTMENT & FINANCING
Innovative financing for cross-border grid development
Encouraging sustainable financing approaches and investment mechanisms to accelerate regional and global renewable energy connectivity initiatives.