India hosts the first International Solar Festival (ISF) in New Delhi to promote solar energy’s global growth and development.
- Prime Minister highlighted that India’s solar energy capacity has surged 32 times in the past decade.
Key Highlights:
- The nation is working towards achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and has already met the Paris Agreement goals on renewable energy, becoming the first G20 nation to do so.
- International Solar Alliance (ISA): Co-founded by India and France during the Paris CoP21 in 2015, this alliance now has 100 member countries, all working to enhance global solar energy.
- The ISA is guided by the ‘Towards 1000’ strategy, aiming to mobilize $1,000 billion for solar energy solutions by 2030.
- The One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative, proposed by PM Modi in 2018, aims to connect regional grids globally, facilitating the transfer of renewable energy, particularly solar power.
- The event featured technical sessions, exhibitions, and cultural performances, highlighting solar energy’s role in global sustainability.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the International Solar Festival?
The International Solar Festival is an event hosted in New Delhi to promote global growth and development of solar energy.
What is the One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative?
The OSOWOG initiative aims to globally connect regional grids to facilitate the transfer of renewable energy, especially solar power.
What is solar energy?
Solar energy is power harnessed from the sun’s rays and converted into electricity or thermal energy for various applications.
What is the Paris Agreement’s target for renewable energy?
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to below 2°C by promoting renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions globally.