PM Modi Opens First Assembly of Global Solar Alliance

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the inauguration of 1st Assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA), 2nd IORA Renewable Energy Ministerial Meet & 2nd Global RE-Invest 2018, in New Delhi on October 02, 2018. The Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres and the Union Minister for External Affairs, Smt. Sushma Swaraj are also seen.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the inauguration of 1st Assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA), 2nd IORA Renewable Energy Ministerial Meet & 2nd Global RE-Invest 2018, in New Delhi on October 02, 2018. The Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres and the Union Minister for External Affairs, Smt. Sushma Swaraj are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, inaugurated Tuesday the first Assembly of the International Solar Alliance at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi.

The event also marked the inauguration of the second IORA Renewable Energy Ministerial Meeting, and the 2nd Global RE-Invest (Renewable Energy Investors’ Meet and Expo). The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, was present on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that in the last 150 to 200 years, mankind has depended on fossil fuels for energy needs. He said nature is now indicating that options such as solar, wind and water, offer more sustainable energy solutions.

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In this context, he expressed confidence that in future, when people talk of organizations for the welfare of mankind established in the 21st century, the International Solar Alliance will be at the top of the list.

He said this is a great forum to work towards ensuring climate justice. He said the International Solar Alliance could replace OPEC as the key global energy supplier in the future.

The Prime Minister said that the effect of increased use of renewable energy is now visible in India. He added that India is working towards the goals of the Paris Agreement through an action plan. He said that the target is to generate 40 percent of India’s total energy requirements in 2030, by non fossil fuel based sources, adding that India is developing with a new self-confidence of “Poverty to Power.”

The Prime Minister said that along with power generation, power storage is also important. In this context, he mentioned the National Energy Storage Mission. He said that under this Mission, the Government is focusing on demand creation, indigenous manufacturing, innovation and energy storage.

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