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The 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly will begin today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. 124 countries will participate in the 4-day event, and over 40 Ministers from across the globe will attend the session. The event will bring the global community together to deepen cooperation and accelerate solar adoption for a brighter and sustainable future. The member countries will review progress, address challenges, and align actions toward one vision – affordable solar energy for all.
The Solar Alliance will take forward the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of harnessing the power of solar energy. India achieved 50 per cent of its total installed electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel sources five years ago, ahead of its target. India is the 3rd world largest Solar Producer and the world 2nd largest market for renewable energy growth. More than 20 lakh households have already been benefiting from solar power on their rooftop under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Yojana. The International Solar Alliance is an international organisation with 124 Member and Signatory countries. It works with governments to improve energy access and security worldwide and promote solar power as a sustainable transition to a carbon-neutral future. It also promotes the use of solar energy in the agriculture, health, transport, and power generation sectors.