Key Highlights of the Eighth ISA Assembly Session (2025)
The Eighth Session of the ISA Assembly was convened in New Delhi, bringing together member nations, development partners, and industry leaders to discuss solar policy, innovation, and global cooperation.
Launch of Project SUNRISE
SUNRISE (Solar Upcycling Network for Recycling, Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement) —
A global initiative to promote:
- Solar waste recycling,
- Green employment, and
- Circular economy practices within the solar sector.
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Procurement MoU
- 16 SIDS countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the ISA–World Bank platform.
- Objective: Coordinated solar procurement and capacity building for small island nations vulnerable to climate change.
Release of Flagship Reports
- Ease of Doing Solar 2025
- Solar Trends 2025
Both reports analyze investment environments, emerging markets, and technological trends in the solar energy sector.
New Announcements
- Global Capability Centre: Envisioned as a “Silicon Valley for Solar” in India to drive innovation and global collaboration.
- ISA Academy: Launch of an AI-based online learning platform to build expertise in solar energy and sustainability.
About the International Solar Alliance (ISA)
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a global intergovernmental organization that aims to accelerate the deployment of solar energy across the world.
Genesis and Background
- Launched in 2015 by India and France at COP21 in Paris.
- Represents the largest treaty-based intergovernmental organization from the Global South.
Headquarters
- Located in Gurugram, India — the first international intergovernmental organization headquartered in India.
Membership
- 124 Member and Signatory Countries.
- Following a 2020 amendment to its Framework Agreement, all UN member states are now eligible to join the ISA.
Aim
- To deliver clean, reliable, and affordable solar energy to communities worldwide, promoting sustainable growth and improving quality of life.
Mission
- To unlock $1 trillion in solar investments by 2030, while reducing technology and financing costs globally.
Key Collaborative Initiatives
- SolarX Startup Challenge – supports innovative solar startups.
- STAR-C Initiative – strengthens solar training and regional capacity.
- Global Solar Facility – enhances project financing mechanisms.
- One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) – promotes cross-border solar energy connectivity.
Significance of the ISA Assembly
The ISA Assembly serves as the highest decision-making body of the Alliance, shaping strategies for global solar expansion.
The 2025 session underscored India’s leadership in promoting renewable energy diplomacy, technology innovation, and climate action through South–South cooperation.
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