Armenia Becomes 104th Full Member of International Solar Alliance

Armenia has become the 104th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), marking a significant milestone for global solar energy collaboration. The ISA, established in 2015, aims to scale up solar energy adoption, reduce costs, and facilitate innovation. Under India’s leadership, the ISA has launched impactful projects worldwide. Armenia’s membership highlights its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, contributing to the ISA’s goal of mobilizing USD 1000 billion by 2030 for solar energy deployment.

Event Announcement

• Armenia has officially joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 104th full member. The announcement was made by the Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, on November 21, 2024.

ISA’s Foundation

• The ISA was established on November 30, 2015, by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande. Its main objective is to scale up the use of solar energy worldwide.

Core Objectives

• Reduce the cost of solar power generation by aggregating demand for solar finance and technologies.
• Promote innovation, research, development, and capacity building in the solar energy sector.

Key Event Details

• Armenia handed over the Instrument of Ratification of its ISA membership during a meeting between Ambassador Vahagn Afyan of Armenia and Abhishekifs, Joint Secretary (ED&MER) and Head of Depository, in New Delhi.

ISA’s Goal

• The alliance aims to mobilize over USD 1000 billion in investment by 2030 to support large-scale deployment of solar energy.

Milestone Membership

• In June 2024, Paraguay became the 100th full member of ISA, marking a significant achievement in the alliance’s expansion.

Headquarters

• ISA is headquartered in India and acts as a platform to bring together countries to overcome barriers related to technology, finance, and capacity in solar energy deployment.

India’s Role in ISA

• India plays a pivotal role in shaping the global renewable energy landscape, especially in the Global South.

Under India’s leadership of ISA, numerous impactful solar projects have been launched across member nations,

• Solarisation of Malawi’s Parliamentary building.
• Solar-powered healthcare centers in Fiji.
• Solar-powered cold storage facilities in Seychelles.
• Solar PV rooftop systems in Kiribati.

India’s Commitment

• Through the ISA framework, India continues to promote global adoption of affordable and sustainable solar energy solutions by facilitating technical training and technology transfer.

Global Impact

• The ISA serves as a vital platform for international collaboration to combat climate change and transition towards clean energy solutions on a global scale.

Environmental Leadership

• India’s leadership of ISA reflects its ongoing commitment to sustainable energy solutions and environmental stewardship.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Armenia joins International Solar Alliance as 104th Member
Event	Armenia becomes the 104th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
ISA Foundation	Established on November 30, 2015, by PM Narendra Modi (India) and President Francois Hollande (France).
ISA Objectives	– Scale up solar energy usage globally. – Reduce solar power costs. – Promote innovation, R&D, and capacity building.
Instrument of Ratification	Armenia handed over the Instrument of Ratification in New Delhi.
ISA’s Goal	Mobilize USD 1000 billion by 2030 for solar energy deployment.
Previous Milestone	Paraguay became the 100th full member in June 2024.
ISA Headquarters	ISA is headquartered in India.
India’s Role in ISA	– Key driver of solar projects in the Global South. – Example projects: solar for Malawi’s Parliament, healthcare centers in Fiji, and more.