New Delhi to host inaugural International Solar Festival, focus on equitable clean energy - ETEnergyWorld

New Delhi to host inaugural International Solar Festival, focus on equitable clean energy, ET EnergyWorld

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New Delhi to host inaugural International Solar Festival, focus on equitable clean energy The International Solar Festival aims to unite global stakeholders from various sectors including business, academia, youth, and community leaders to share knowledge, foster innovation, and build international cooperation towards a solar-powered future.

International Solar Alliance(ISA) announced that it will host the first

International Solar Festival in New Delhi on September 5-6, 2024. The announcement was made by Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General of ISA, in the presence of Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary of the Ministry of New and

Renewable Energy(MNRE), and other notable figures including Saina Nehwal, former world number one badminton player, and Arushi Sana, Official Youth Ambassador for COP28 UAE.

The event will see participation from diplomatic missions of ISA member countries such as the Dominican Republic, the Syrian Arab Republic, Argentina, Israel, Uruguay, Denmark, Chile, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, El Salvador, Republic of Guinea, Republic of Fiji, Bhutan, South Sudan, Spain, Senegal, Cuba, Ethiopia, and Costa Rica. It is designed to foster

global cooperation and promote

solar power as a sustainable solution for energy access and security.

In his address to the delegates, Bhupinder Singh Bhalla highlighted the importance of international collaboration in solar energy initiatives. "The International Solar Alliance catalyzes this vision by creating an ecosystem of support to solarize underserved communities across the globe," Bhalla said. He emphasized that the upcoming International

Solar Festival would play a crucial role in accelerating the transition to accessible

clean energy worldwide.

Dr. Mathur outlined the goals of the festival, noting its importance in the current global climate scenario. "The International Solar Festival 2024 will highlight and celebrate the transformative power of solar energy and its role in powering new opportunities across the globe, leading the way to universal energy access and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," he mentioned.

The festival will also address themes of gender inclusivity and the role of communities in sustainable development. Ms. Saina Nehwal spoke on the need to engage women in the solar energy transition to build stronger communities. "As we prepare for a challenging climate future, we need to consider the long-term impact on rural women everywhere," Nehwal stated.

Arushi Sana discussed the importance of educating youth on driving the solar energy transition through innovation and entrepreneurship. "Together, we can co-create a future that is good for the planet, people, and prosperity," Sana added.

The International Solar Festival aims to unite global stakeholders from various sectors including business, academia, youth, and community leaders to share knowledge, foster innovation, and build international cooperation towards a solar-powered future. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the festival will strengthen support for innovative financing, technology deployment, capacity building, and technical assistance, paving the way for impactful global partnerships.