India has said it will continue to work with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and support solar adoption and energy transition goals, even after the United States announced its withdrawal from the grouping. The development has renewed attention on the role of multilateral climate and energy institutions in expanding clean energy access, especially in developing countries.
What is the International Solar Alliance?
The ISA is a 125-member intergovernmental alliance focused on solar energy cooperation. It was conceptualised on the sidelines of COP21 in Paris in 2015 and formally launched by India and France. The alliance aims to promote solar power as a key tool for energy transition, lower technology costs and improve financing for solar projects.
US Withdrawal from the Alliance
The United States signed an executive order on 7 January to withdraw from 66 international organisations it described as wasteful, ineffective or harmful. The ISA was included in this list. The move is intended to end American taxpayer funding and participation in bodies seen as advancing globalist agendas or using resources inefficiently.
ISA’s Global Work and Objectives
The alliance says its programmes are active in more than 95 countries. It has supported the creation of national solar pipelines, regulatory frameworks and market systems. Its broader goals include:
- Mobilising up to $1 trillion in solar investments by 2030.
- Reducing the cost of solar technology and financing.
- Building capacity in member states for solar deployment.
- Lowering risk perceptions for investors and governments.
India’s Continued Support and Focus Areas
India has reiterated support for the ISA’s work with member countries, particularly least developed countries and small island developing states. The alliance will continue to assist in solar energy deployment, finance mobilisation, capacity building and policy support. The development underlines India’s continued commitment to global clean energy cooperation and South-South partnership in climate action.
Last Modified: April 25, 2026