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India to Lead ISA: Re-Elected as ISA President

India and France have been re-elected as President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), with Ashish Khanna as the new Director General.

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

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