Global Solar Alliance plans research hub in India:

The International Solar Alliance (ISA), a joint initiative of India and France launched during the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, will establish 17 Centres of Excellence in different countries by the end of this year. Each centre, designed to function like IIT-level institutions, will provide facilities such as testing, laboratory training, and a supportive start-up ecosystem. Further, ISA is planning to create a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India, envisioned as a “Silicon Valley for solar energy,” which will act as a central hub linking these centres. According to ISA Director General Ashish Khanna, the number of centres may rise to 50 as many countries are seeking India’s expertise in solar engineering and human resource development. The Gurugram-based ISA, which now has nearly 100 member countries, will focus on providing skilled engineers to support solar projects worldwide, including digital tenders, maintenance, and reskilling.