Paraguay Joins International Solar Alliance

On June 26th, 2024, the South American country Paraguay has become the 100th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a full member after it officially handed over its Instrument of Ratification to the ISA in New Delhi.

Key Points

The ISA, co-founded by India and France during the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris
It aims to promote solar energy deployment worldwide.
It serves as a collaborative platform for member countries to increase energy access, ensure energy security, and drive the transition towards sustainable energy sources.
119 countries are signatories to the ISA Framework Agreement. Of these, 100 have completed the ratification process to become full members.
Spain became 99^th member in May 2024, after ratification
Under India’s Presidency of the ISA, it has undertaken numerous impactful projects, including solarisation of Malawi’s Parliamentary building, solar-powered healthcare centers in Fiji, solar-powered cold storage facility in Seychelles, and solar PV rooftop systems in Kiribati.
The Alliance has also facilitated technical training for experts from member countries to enhance solar energy capabilities.