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8th ISA Assembly 2025 in New Delhi: International Solar Alliance Notes

10 October 20251 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS8th ISA Assembly2025 in New Delhi:International SolarAlliance Notes10 October 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India hosted the 8th ISA Assembly, gathering governments, industry and financiers to speed up solar rollout.

About ISA

  • Global intergovernmental body; headquarters in Gurugram, the first international organisation based in India.
  • 124 members and signatories in 2025 (over 90 full members); all UN member states can join since a 2020 amendment.
  • Targets: clean energy for 1 billion people, with focus on LDCs and SIDS.
  • Work: Ease of Doing Solar analytics, investment reports, and replicating PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar abroad.

Exam angle

  • HQ: Gurugram.
  • Origin: COP21, Paris.
  • Founders: India and France.

Test yourself

1. Where is the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance?

ISA is headquartered in Gurugram, India.

2. The International Solar Alliance was launched during which event in 2015?

ISA was launched at COP21, Paris.

3. What installed solar capacity is the ISA aiming for globally?

ISA aims for 1,000 GW of solar capacity.