Paraguay Joins International Solar Alliance As 100th Full Member

Paraguay Joins International Solar Alliance As 100th Full Member

The Republic of Paraguay officially became the 100th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The ambassador of Paraguay, Fleming Raul Duarte, handed over the instrument of ratification during a meeting with Abhishek Singh, Joint Secretary (ED & MER) and Head of Depository, in New Delhi.

Launched on 30 November 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of France, Emmanuel Macron during COP21 in Paris, ISA aims to accelerate the deployment of solar energy globally, in support of climate action. The ISA, headquartered in India, has now brought together several countries to address technology, finance, and capacity barriers and to enable the scaling up of solar energy.

India is playing a crucial role in shaping the sustainable energy future by providing renewable energy solutions to the world, especially the global south. Under India’s Presidency of the ISA, it has undertaken numerous projects, including solarisation of Malawi’s Parliamentary building, solar-powered healthcare centers in Fiji, solar-powered cold storage facility in Seychelles, and solar PV rooftop systems in Kiribati. The Alliance has also facilitated technical training for experts from member countries to enhance solar energy capabilities.

India’s leadership of ISA shows its commitment to building sustainable energy solutions and environmental stewardship. Through technology transfer, capacity-building initiatives, and bilateral agreements within the ISA framework, India continues to promote the global adoption of affordable and sustainable solar energy solutions.

The ISA serves as a vital platform for international collaboration, uniting nations in their efforts to combat climate change and transition towards clean energy sources on a global scale.