President Droupadi Murmu urges ISA members to boost solar energy innovation. India aims to become a global solar hub by 2050.

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu stated that India’s goal by 2050 is not only to accomplish its clean energy ambitions, but also to become a hub for global solar energy demand, innovation, production, and information exchange.

President Murmu addressed the eighth session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) assembly at the Bharat Mandapam here, stating that India is on track to become a worldwide solar energy powerhouse.

She emphasized the country’s accomplishments toward meeting renewable energy targets ahead of schedule and articulated a strategy for aggregating global solar demand and driving clean energy innovation.

The President stated that the ISA represents humanity’s common goal of using solar energy to promote inclusiveness, dignity, and global wealth.

The President urged all Member Countries to look beyond infrastructure and into the lives of their citizens. She proposed that this Assembly create a collaborative action plan linking solar energy to job development, women’s leadership, rural livelihoods, and digital inclusion.

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“Our progress should be measured not just in megawatts, but also in the number of lives saved, families reinforced, and communities transformed. The President also emphasized the importance of technology development and sharing cutting-edge innovations with everyone for optimum advantage.

The President stated that climate change is affecting the entire world. Urgent and specific action is required to address this threat. India is dedicated to fighting climate change and is taking decisive action. She emphasized that ISA is an important step toward addressing this global issue by encouraging the development and use of solar energy.

She claimed that the concept of inclusiveness defined India’s growth journey. The country’s experience illuminating houses in the most remote places reinforces our notion that energy equity is the foundation of social equity. Access to inexpensive and clean energy empowers communities, fuels the local economy, and creates opportunities that go far beyond the provision of electricity. She stated that solar energy is more than just power generation; it is also about empowerment and inclusive development.

President Murmu highlighted that the construction of large-scale solar systems should also safeguard the region’s natural balance, as environmental conservation is the primary reason for switching to green energy.

The President went on to say that we should work harder not only for our own countries, but for the entire world, and not just for this generation, but future generations. She expressed optimism that the Assembly’s deliberations and choices will mark a watershed moment in solar energy generation, helping to build a more inclusive and equitable world.

Speaking at the event, Minister of Consumer Affairs and New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi highlighted India’s incredible renewable energy journey, which has seen the country rise from a small participant to the world’s fourth largest in renewable energy capacity, from 81 GW in 2014 to 257 GW today.

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“Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India achieved it’s target of 50 per cent energy capacity from non-fossil sources, 5 years ahead of the 2030 target, making clean energy accessible and affordable,” according to the minister.

Through transformative initiatives like PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, PM-JANMAN, and ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid’, India is leading efforts to achieve energy justice, empower the poorest, and deepen South-South cooperation.

The ISA, led by India, is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization dedicated to enabling a solar-powered future, with a particular emphasis on the energy needs of developing countries.