About Us
An Alliance of 120+ Countries Driving the Global
Clean Energy Transition
2015
Founded in 2015, during the COP21 in Paris
120
Member countries are supported in achieving sustainable energy goals
60
Empowering startups to drive local energy innovation
Who We Are
Let’s Build the
Future Together
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a global intergovernmental organisation dedicated to accelerating the deployment of solar energy as a pathway to energy access, energy security, and sustainable development. Established in 2015 as a joint initiative of India and France on the sidelines of the COP21 Paris Climate Conference, ISA was created to mobilise collective action against climate change through the widespread adoption of solar energy solutions.
Today, ISA has evolved into a global platform for international cooperation on solar energy. Following an amendment to its Framework Agreement in 2020, membership is open to all Member States of the United Nations, enabling countries across the world to collaborate in accelerating solar deployment.
Today, ISA has evolved into a global platform for international cooperation on solar energy. Following an amendment to its Framework Agreement in 2020, membership is open to all Member States of the United Nations, enabling countries across the world to collaborate in accelerating solar deployment.
Our Mission
Driven by Purpose
Our Mission
Driven by Purpose
The International Solar Alliance envisions a world where solar energy powers sustainable and inclusive development. The Alliance seeks to harness the power of solar energy to support low-carbon growth pathways and improve the quality of life across its Member Countries.
Our Vision
Let Us Together Make the Sun Brighter
Our Vision
Let Us Together Make the Sun Brighter
The International Solar Alliance envisions a world where solar energy powers sustainable and inclusive development. The Alliance seeks to harness the power of solar energy to support low-carbon growth pathways and improve the quality of life across its Member Countries.
How We Work
How We Deliver Solar Impact
Catalytic Finance Hub
The Hub will provide catalytic and blended finance to mitigate risk and attract private investment across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean, building on the success of the Africa Solar Facility under the Global Solar Facility (GSF).
Global Capability Centre and Digitisation
To accelerate solar energy uptake across ISA Member Countries, the initiative will address supply chain diversification and emerging technologies, including solar PV, AgriPV, Floating PV, BIPV, battery storage, e-mobility, green hydrogen, grid interconnection, and solar heating and cooling.
Regional and Country-Level Engagement
Through platforms such as the SIDS platform, the initiative will advance e-tendering and e-procurement for aggregation and scaling, while deepening engagement with Member Countries across ISA's ten programmes.
Technology Roadmap and Policy
Pursuing a "Silicon Valley for solar" vision in India, the initiative links national centres of excellence including STAR-C through a hub-and-spoke model, mainstreaming innovation via the SolarX Startup Challenge and replicating proven solar models globally to reduce fossil fuel dependence.
History of ISA
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a global intergovernmental organisation dedicated to accelerating the deployment of solar energy as a pathway to energy access, energy security, and sustainable development. Established in 2015 as a joint initiative of India and France on the sidelines of the COP21 Paris Climate Conference, ISA was created to mobilise collective action against climate change through the widespread adoption of solar energy solutions.
Today, ISA has evolved into a global platform for international cooperation on solar energy. Following an amendment to its Framework Agreement in 2020, membership is open to all Member States of the United Nations, enabling countries across the world to collaborate in accelerating solar deployment.
Today, ISA has evolved into a global platform for international cooperation on solar energy. Following an amendment to its Framework Agreement in 2020, membership is open to all Member States of the United Nations, enabling countries across the world to collaborate in accelerating solar deployment.
The ISA Framework Agreement was opened for signature during the COP22 at Marrakesh on 15 November 2016.
The ISA Framework Agreement was opened for signature during the COP22 at Marrakesh on 15 November 2016.
The ISA Framework Agreement was opened for signature during the COP22 at Marrakesh on 15 November 2016.
The ISA Framework Agreement was opened for signature during the COP22 at Marrakesh on 15 November 2016.