India to Lead ISA: Re-Elected as ISA President

Leadership Appointments

• India and France re-elected as President and Co-President of ISA until 2026
• Ashish Khanna named new Director General of ISA, succeeding Dr. Ajay Mathur in 2025

Eight Vice Presidents selected across four geographical regions:

• • Africa: Ghana and Seychelles
  • Asia-Pacific: Australia and Sri Lanka
  • Europe: Germany and Italy
  • Latin America/Caribbean: Grenada and Suriname

Key Initiatives and Projects

• Demonstration Projects launched in 2020 for LDCs and SIDS
• 11 countries received dedicated solar projects:
  • Including Bhutan, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Mauritius, and others
• Viability Gap Funding Scheme offers 10-35% project cost grants
• Focus on promoting women's involvement in ISA programs
• Emphasis on mini-grids and healthcare solutions

Success Stories and Goals

• India's solar capacity growth: from 2 GW (2014) to 90 GW
• Fiji targeting 100% renewable energy by 2030
• Success through public-private partnerships
• Focus on rural areas, schools, and hospitals
• Aim to mobilize $1000 billion in solar investments by 2030

About International Solar Alliance (ISA)

• ISA founded in 2015 at UN Paris Climate Conference
• Framework Agreement implemented in 2017
• Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Key objectives:

• • Financing solar projects
  • Technology collaboration
  • Capacity building
  • Energy transition support
  • Uniting solar-rich countries
  • Promoting clean, affordable energy