8th Session of the International Solar Alliance(ISA):
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly in New Delhi, urging the Global South to lead an inclusive solar revolution and reaffirming India’s commitment to a solar-powered world.
Key Highlights of the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly:
- ISA launched the SUNRISE (Solar Upcycling Network for Recycling, Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement) initiative to promote a circular economy in the solar sector.
- It focuses on recycling, innovation, and creating green jobs through sustainable solar waste management.
- One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) programme was introduced to build regional solar interconnections across continents.
- The plan identifies key transmission links between Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, with feasibility studies to be conducted in the next 2–3 years.
- Solar Procurement Platform: Sixteen Small Island Developing States (SIDS) signed an MoU with ISA and the World Bank to collaborate on joint solar procurement, digital integration, and capacity building for stronger energy resilience.
- ISA announced the Global Capability Centre in India as a “Silicon Valley for Solar,” connecting global centres of excellence.
- The ISA Academy, an AI-based e-learning platform, will offer training and resources to strengthen global solar skills and knowledge.
