India to Host 8th International Solar Alliance Assembly In Delhi

India is set to host the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly from October 27 to 30, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The summit aims to bring together leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the globe to strengthen international cooperation on solar energy adoption, policy alignment, and infrastructure development. Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi officially announced the event during a press conference, highlighting India’s growing global role in clean energy transitions and sustainable power generation.

About the International Solar Alliance (ISA)

The International Solar Alliance is an intergovernmental treaty-based organization that was launched by India and France at COP21 in Paris in 2015. It aims to,

• Promote solar energy for affordable, reliable, and sustainable development
• Enhance energy security in developing and underdeveloped countries
• Facilitate solar finance, technology transfer, and capacity building

Currently, the ISA has 124 member and signatory countries, making it one of the most expansive renewable energy coalitions in the world.

Key Highlights of the 8th ISA Assembly

Event Details

• Dates: October 27–30, 2025
• Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
• Participants: Delegates from 124 countries
• Ministerial Attendance: Over 40 energy and climate ministers are expected

Focus Areas

• Reviewing progress of ISA’s global solar energy goals
• Aligning on strategies for affordable solar energy access
• Scaling solar adoption in agriculture, transport, healthcare, and power sectors
• Strengthening global commitment to a carbon-neutral future

Director General of ISA, Ashish Khanna, emphasized that this assembly will further advance Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making solar energy the cornerstone of sustainable development globally.

India’s Leadership in Solar Energy

India continues to emerge as a leader in clean energy transitions,

• 50% of India’s electricity generation capacity now comes from non-fossil fuel sources, achieved five years ahead of target.
• India is the 3rd largest solar energy producer globally.
• India is the 2nd largest market for renewable energy growth worldwide.
• Over 20 lakh households have benefited from rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, aiming to bring free solar power to homes.

India’s active role in hosting and shaping the ISA agenda highlights its commitment to becoming a global renewable energy hub and enabling energy equity across nations.

Static Facts and Takeaways

• Event Name: 8th International Solar Alliance Assembly
• Date: October 27–30, 2025
• Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
• Host Country: India
• Participants: 124 countries, 40+ Ministers
• Organizing Body: International Solar Alliance (ISA)
• India’s Renewable Capacity: 50% from non-fossil fuels
• ISA Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana, India
• ISA Founded: 2015 at COP21, Paris (by India and France)