8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly (2025)

• India is hosting the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly from 27–30 October 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Delegates from 124 countries and over 40 energy and climate ministers are participating.
• Main Objective — To promote global solar cooperation, expand access to affordable solar energy, and accelerate the clean energy transition.
• The Assembly is being held under the leadership of India’s Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Prahlad Joshi.

“India has emerged as a leader in clean energy transition and is committed to guiding the world toward a carbon-neutral future.”

Key Highlights

Objectives of the 8th ISA Assembly

1. Global Expansion of Solar Energy – Promote affordable and sustainable solar solutions through policy harmonization among member countries.
2. Solar Financing – Develop innovative financial models for investment in developing countries.
3. Technological Collaboration – Facilitate technology sharing and capacity building in solar innovation.
4. Energy Equity – Ensure access to reliable and secure energy for developing nations.
5. Climate Commitment – Advance carbon-neutral growth toward a “Net Zero” future.
6. Sectoral Solar Integration – Promote solar energy in agriculture, healthcare, transportation, and electricity sectors.

About the International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Main Goals of ISA:

1. Make solar energy a key driver of universal energy access.
2. Strengthen solar financing and technological cooperation.
3. Ensure energy self-reliance in developing nations.
4. Realize the vision of “One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG)”.

India’s Leadership in Solar Energy

India is the founder, host, and lead nation of the ISA and plays a central role in driving the global solar revolution.

Major Achievements:

• 50% of India’s power capacity now comes from non-fossil fuel sources — 5 years ahead of target.
• The world’s third-largest solar energy producer.
• Second-largest market for renewable energy investments globally.
• Over 2 million homes have installed rooftop solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.

India’s Key Global Initiatives:

1. One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) – A global grid concept enabling the transfer of solar energy across borders.
2. Coal to Clean Initiative – India’s transition from coal-based to clean energy systems.
3. ISA Expansion Drive – Collaboration and investment in solar projects with over 100 countries.

Major Solar Schemes of the Government of India

Expected Outcomes of the 8th ISA Assembly

1. Enhanced Global Policy Cooperation – Alignment of policy, finance, and technology for solar projects.
2. Investment Promotion – Increased investment flow in solar infrastructure across developing countries.
3. Technological Partnerships – Expansion of solar storage and photovoltaic innovations.
4. Agricultural Applications – Focus on solar irrigation pumps, cold storage, and rural electrification.
5. Emission Reduction – Concrete progress toward Net Zero targets.

Significance

Possible Agenda Topics

1. Solar Energy Storage Technologies
2. Solar Agriculture and Rural Electrification
3. Solar Transport and E-Mobility
4. Solar Financing and Investment Models
5. Climate Finance and Adaptation Strategies