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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