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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 8^th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly in New Delhi.

Hosted by – Government of India in partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

Initiatives unveiled by India

SUNRISE — Solar Upcycling Network for Recycling, Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement
- Aim – To unite governments, industries, and innovators to transform solar waste and equipment into drivers of sustainable growth, circular innovation, and job creation.
OSOWOG initiative – One Sun One World One Grid
- It introduce a transnational electricity grid that supplies power worldwide.
- Identifies priority links – East Asia-South Asia, South Asia-Middle East, Middle East-Europe & Europe-Africa, enabling clean energy trade and greater energy resilience over the next decade.
Global Capability Centre (GCC) & ISA Academy
- The GCC, a hub-and-spoke network connecting national research and training institutions under a new Solar Technology Application Resource Centre (STAR-C) model.
- Aim – To foster R&D, innovation, and digital capacity-building through the ISA Academy, an AI-driven learning platform that provides personalised solar knowledge access worldwide.
SIDS Procurement Platform
- Aim – To boost energy security & affordability by streamlining demand, financing, and capacity for resilient solar systems in the Caribbean, Pacific, and Indian Ocean regions.
- Collaboration – ISA + World Bank.

Quick Fact

Highlights from President’s ISA address

Renewable energy achievements – India ranks 4^th in total renewable energy capacity; 3^rd in solar power generation; 4^th in wind power.
India’s solar capacity has surpassed 120 GW, progressing toward 500 GW by 2030.
Future Goals – By 2050, India aims to be a global hub for solar innovation, manufacturing, and knowledge exchange.
Inclusive Initiatives – “Solar for All” - Aims to bring solar power to the poorest households, not just the privileged & “Solar for She” - Empowers women as solar engineers, entrepreneurs, and trainers.

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8th Session – International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly