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India Champions Solar for Island Nations
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- India emphasizes solar power as a tool for SIDS energy security.
- Over half of India's 500 GW capacity is clean energy, exceeding targets.
- ISA SIDS platform aims to ease solar tech access for island nations.
India is advocating for enhanced global collaboration to bolster energy security in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), highlighting solar power's potential for profound transformation and social change. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav stressed that SIDS face unique challenges due to imported fossil fuel dependency and climate vulnerabilities. He emphasized the necessity of collective action to establish affordable, clean, and resilient energy systems.
During a session on the sidelines of UNFCCC COP30, Minister Yadav detailed India's rapid strides in clean energy, announcing that the nation has surpassed 500 gigawatts of installed electricity capacity, with over half derived from clean sources. This achievement positions India as a leading renewable energy producer, meeting its non-fossil energy capacity targets five years ahead of schedule.
The ISA SIDS Platform aims to build a digital and financial ecosystem to streamline access to solar technologies for island nations. India's own progress, exemplified by programs like 'PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Programme' and investments in large-scale storage, offers a model for SIDS to reduce diesel imports and enhance climate resilience. The ISA, with over 124 member countries, facilitates project design, finance mobilization, and job creation.
