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The International Solar Alliance (ISA) convened its eighth meeting of the Standing Committee on June 6, 2023, in New Delhi. Chaired by R. K. Singh, the Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy of India and the current President of ISA, the meeting was co-chaired by the French Republic, represented as the Co-President of the ISA Assembly. While some delegates attended the meeting in person in Delhi, others joined online.
During the eighth meeting of the ISA Standing Committee, various important topics were discussed. These included the ISA Demonstration Projects in member countries, the ISA Solar Technology Application Resource Centre (STAR-C), the ISA SolarX Start-up Challenge, the ISA Solar Finance Facility, and preparations for the Ninth Meeting of the ISA Standing Committee and the Sixth Session of the ISA Assembly.
In his opening statement, R. K. Singh, as the President of the International Solar Alliance, emphasized the undeniable need for an energy transition. R. K. Singh affirmed that the necessity of an energy transition for the world is no longer in doubt. The real question is how we can achieve it and how quickly. A new global energy economy is emerging, with renewable sources of energy experiencing rapid growth as a viable alternative.”
Singh highlighted the significant role that solar energy plays in achieving the world’s transition to renewable energy sources. R. K. Singh noted, “The development of solar energy is a major driving force behind the energy transition. Over the past decade, the cumulative global solar PV capacity has reached approximately 942 GW. In 2021 alone, the solar PV market broke records with new installations totaling around 175 GW. With each passing year, solar energy is becoming the dominant renewable energy generation technology as the world moves towards achieving net-zero emissions.”
The Minister further acknowledged that the growth of solar energy is expected to accelerate as solar PV technology finds more applications in the distributed energy sector. R. K. Singh expressed that the constant development of new opportunities for utilizing solar PV technology lies in its applications in various fields like productive use, agro PV, and flexible & surface-integrated solar cells.
The eighth meeting of the ISA Standing Committee served as a platform for member countries to collaborate and advance initiatives that promote solar energy adoption, drive innovation, and facilitate financial support. As the world progresses toward a sustainable energy future, the International Solar Alliance continues to play a crucial role in accelerating the global energy transition.
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