PM Narendra Modi virtually addresses first International Solar Festival being held in Delhi
First International Solar Festival, New Delhi (virtually addressed by PM Narendra Modi)
Date: 5–6 September 2024
Key Highlights:
- India’s solar energy capacity increased 32-fold in 10 years.
- Target: 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
- India: first G20 nation to achieve Paris Agreement commitments in renewable energy.
International Solar Alliance (ISA):
- Founded: 2015, initiative by India & France (COP21, Paris).
- Membership: 100 countries, 19 more in process of ratification.
- Mission: Promote solar energy globally, ensure energy access, security, and support carbon-neutral transition.
- Vision: “One world, one sun.”
Purpose of Festival:
- Celebrate the sun’s transformative impact on communities.
- Showcase solar energy as a sustainable development driver.
- Bring together youth, women, communities, policymakers, private sector.
- Promote SDGs through universal energy access.
Activities during the Festival:
- Technical sessions led by industry experts.
- Exhibition booths & experience zones by ISA member countries at Bharat Mandapam.
- Performances, musical concerts, cultural displays highlighting solar innovation.
Key Messages:
- Solar energy has historical and cultural significance in India.
- International collaboration through ISA essential for global solar adoption.
- Festival emphasizes innovation, technology, and inclusivity in solar energy deployment.
Updated - September 5, 2024 1:40 PM | News On Air