In a bold affirmation of its green energy leadership, India has declared it will keep supporting the International Solar Alliance (ISA) despite the United States’ abrupt exit. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi on Thursday, a top government official dismissed concerns over the alliance’s future.
The ISA, now home to around 125 nations, was established to unite countries under the sun’s abundant power. Its mandate includes helping members overcome barriers to solar growth, from funding shortages to technical hurdles, ensuring affordable energy for all.
The White House announcement revealed President Trump’s executive order halting US involvement in 66 global entities, including the ISA. This stems from an audit of American commitments to international bodies, especially those tied to climate agendas.
India, a co-founder of the ISA alongside France, prioritizes aiding vulnerable nations—think small islands battered by rising seas and poorest economies struggling with blackouts. The official reiterated commitments to solar tech deployment, investment mobilization, and skill-building programs.
Trump’s administration has already distanced itself from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and similar pacts. Analysts argue this isolation weakens the fight against emissions, given America’s economic clout and polluting legacy.
Undeterred, India eyes expanding ISA’s reach. Recent summits have greenlit billions in solar investments, with projects lighting up African villages and Asian farmlands. This US step-back might even galvanize others to step up.
Looking ahead, the ISA’s roadmap targets 1,000 gigawatts of new solar capacity by 2030. India’s firm stance positions it as the alliance’s anchor amid shifting geopolitics, proving renewable alliances endure beyond superpowers.