Advancing Solar Cooperation in Asia-Pacific: ISA Hosts Regional Committee Meeting in Colombo
Key Ideas
  • The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is hosting the seventh Regional Committee Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka from July 15-17 to advance solar cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • The meeting aims to develop practical solutions for scaling solar deployment, integrating new technologies like Green Hydrogen, and expanding initiatives for countries like Small Island Developing States.
  • Thematic sessions will focus on areas like operationalizing the SIDS solar platform, developing policy pathways for emerging solutions, and exploring regional interconnections for cross-border solar trade.
  • The meeting will also include the signing of Country Partnership Frameworks, Partnership Agreements, and discussions on establishing new regional STAR Centres to enhance institutional capacity and support long-term solar energy goals.
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is set to host the seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for the Asia and the Pacific Region in Colombo, Sri Lanka from July 15 to 17. This meeting aims to bring together various stakeholders including government officials, technical universities, think tanks, and private sector leaders to advance solar cooperation across the region. With the theme 'Advancing Solar Cooperation Across a Region of Diversity and Opportunity,' the meeting will focus on strategic dialogue, knowledge exchange, and action-oriented outcomes to strengthen the region's leadership in solar transition. The Director General of ISA highlighted the importance of this region in the global energy transition and the potential for practical, investment-ready solutions to scale across countries and technologies. The meeting will address topics such as regional aggregated solar energy platforms for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), regional interconnections, digital innovation, Green Hydrogen, and storage. It will also explore policy pathways, project pipelines, and initiatives for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and SIDS. The meeting will feature thematic sessions on operationalizing the SIDS solar platform, advancing regional interconnections, and accelerating green hydrogen, energy storage, and E-Mobility. Additionally, there will be discussions on signing Country Partnership Frameworks, Partnership Agreements, and establishing new regional STAR Centres to enhance institutional capacity and support long-term solar energy goals. The RCM in Colombo is expected to strengthen ISA's regional engagement, foster impactful programs, build resilient partnerships, and align strategies with global climate goals.
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