The ISA, based near New Delhi, currently brings together 75 members and aims to accelerate the expansion of solar energy. It was founded in 2015.
As a leading energy-producing country, Germany had already expressed its interest in becoming a member of the ISA some time ago. However, a geographical membership restriction in the ISA's framework agreement has so far stood in the way of membership. Until now, only "sunny" countries with territories near the equator could become members. Since the elimination of these geographical restrictions in January 2021, Germany can join the ISA as an important multilateral format for the promotion of solar energy.
Promoting the global energy transition together with the International Solar Alliance
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier: "Solar energy plays a central role in the success of a global sustainable energy transition. Only together with international partners and in strong international organizations can we advance the global energy transition and shape it sustainably. Germany is ready to contribute to the work of the International Solar Alliance with all its might."
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Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Gerd Müller: "Being a pioneer in climate policy also means investing in a global energy transition. Over 1 GW of solar energy has been generated worldwide through German development policy in recent years. Like with the world's most modern solar power plant in Morocco, built with German support. This creates new jobs and we achieve a multiple effect for the climate. In the end, a global energy transition is also an investment in our own future."
Add 1,000 GW PV by 2030 primarily in the northern and southern tropic
The ISA aims to add 1,000 GW of solar capacity worldwide by 2030, primarily in the countries between the northern and southern tropic (approximately 2,600 km north and south of the equator, respectively), including mobilizing the financing needed to do so. As a member of the ISA, Germany will be able to play an active role in ensuring that this still young organization develops its full potential in the best possible way in cooperation with other international energy organizations. (hcn)
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