International Solar Alliance

June 17, 2026 5:52 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s solar-powered agriculture model as blueprint for food security in Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted India's success in using solar energy to transform agriculture, describing the country's clean-energy-driven farming model as a scalable solution for improving food security, farmer incomes, and sustainable development across Africa. Sharing an article authored by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi and Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Ashish Khanna, PM Modi said, "Solar power is emerging as a ...

January 20, 2026 11:07 AM

Pralhad Joshi makes strong pitch for investments in India’s clean energy sector at Davos

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has made a strong pitch to global investors for tapping opportunities in India’s clean and green energy sector at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Highlighting India’s proven ability to scale renewable energy across solar, wind, green hydrogen and energy storage, the minister held focused discussions with Charles Emond, President and CEO, and Sarah Bouchard, COO of Canada-based La Caisse, on strengthening long-term climate an...

June 18, 2025 8:50 AM

PM Modi takes part in G7 Summit’s outreach session on energy security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in the outreach session on energy security at the 51st G7 Summit, where he underscored the need for a sustainable and inclusive approach to global energy access. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi emphasised the importance of ensuring energy security for all people through green and sustainable pathways. He highlighted India’s key international initiatives in this area, including the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster R...

November 8, 2024 12:21 PM

Increased demand for solar panels boosting local manufacturing: Pralhad Joshi

The increasing demand for solar panels and related technology is boosting local manufacturing, and thriving economic growth in the small industries, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday. New technologies are significantly enhancing the efficiency of solar panels, the Minister said, addressing the third edition of the High-level Conference on New Technologies for Clean Energy Transition here in the national capital. "This conference has brought together poli...

November 8, 2024 12:10 PM

India on way to achieving the target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030

India is on its way to achieving the target of 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030, announced Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi. Speaking at the International Solar Alliance (ISA) event held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Joshi, said, "Last month, India reached an impressive 90 gigawatts of installed solar capacity, moving steadily forward towards its broader goal of 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030. India is also setting up its s...

September 16, 2024 6:13 PM

Paraguay becomes 100th member of International Solar Alliance

Paraguay has become the 100th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a full member. The South American nation officially handed over its Instrument of Ratification to the ISA in New Delhi on Wednesday. The ceremony took place during a meeting between Paraguay's Ambassador to India, Fleming Raul Duarte, and Abhishek Singh, Joint Secretary of Economic Diplomacy and States Division at India's Ministry of External Affairs. Singh, who serves as the Head of Depository for the ISA, ...