India Launches Global Solar Initiatives at ISA 2025

India has ignited a bold new phase in global solar leadership at the Eighth International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly, held on October 28, 2025, in New Delhi. Launching a set of global initiatives, India called on nations to embrace a just and inclusive energy transition led by innovation, circular economy practices, and equitable access.

Key Solar Initiatives Launched at ISA 2025

SUNRISE: From Waste to Wealth

SUNRISE stands for Solar Upcycling Network for Recycling, Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement. It turns solar waste into economic opportunity, addressing a rising global challenge—what to do with expired solar panels and electronic waste.

• Encourages recycling, upcycling, and green manufacturing
• Aims to build new jobs and circular industries
• Promotes sustainability alongside solar growth

OSOWOG: One Sun, One Grid for All

India’s signature OSOWOG initiative envisions a global solar electricity grid spanning continents. By enabling clean energy trade and enhancing resilience, OSOWOG could dramatically reshape the global energy map.

• Connects Asia, Middle East, Europe, and Africa
• Facilitates 24/7 solar power through time zone shifts
• Reduces energy costs and carbon dependency

Global Capability Centre and ISA Academy

India launched a hub-and-spoke model for global solar innovation through the GCC and ISA Academy,

• GCC will serve as a hub for solar research, innovation, and startups
• ISA Academy will offer AI-based personalised training to enhance solar skills worldwide
• Together, they aim to create a technological backbone for a global green economy.

SIDS Procurement Platform: Solar for the Vulnerable

The SIDS Procurement Platform, co-developed with the World Bank, is a lifeline for Small Island Developing States, many of which face acute energy insecurity and rising climate threats.

• 16 SIDS signed an in-principle MoU
• Platform will pool demand, reduce costs, and build resilient systems
• Targets islands across the Caribbean, Pacific, and Indian Ocean regions

Key Takeaways

• ISA Assembly held on Oct 28, 2025, New Delhi
• Major initiatives: SUNRISE, OSOWOG, GCC, SIDS Platform
• ISA now has 125 member nations
• Aims for inclusive, circular, and solar-powered development