International Solar Alliance

Circle the Date! 🗓️ 2–4 September 2025 I 📍 Accra, Ghana Accra, the capital of Ghana, will host the Seventh Meeting of the ISA Regional Committee for the Africa Region. Government leaders, institutional partners, and solar energy stakeholders will engage in this high-level convening to drive Africa’s clean energy transition. The agenda will spotlight progress achieved, chart new priorities, and strengthen regional collaboration for a sustainable future powered by the sun. Alongside the main sessions, thematic side events will foster deeper dialogue and partnerships on the issues shaping Africa’s energy landscape. We look forward to meeting you. Government of Ghana I MINISTRY OF ENERGY (GHANA ) #ISAforAfrica #RCM2025 #ShapingAfricasSolarFuture #CleanEnergyTransition #EnergyAccess #PartnershipForProgress #FromAmbitionToAction #VoicesForSolar

During the Africa Regional Committee Meeting, ISA and Somalia explored ways to strengthen collaboration in solar energy. Somalia’s active engagement with the STAR-C initiative was commended, and discussions focused on advancing solar solutions to support food security and sustainable development across the country. Abdullahi Mohamed Farah | Abdifatah Abshir Ibrahim #ISAforAfrica #RCM2025 #ShapingAfricasSolarFuture #CleanEnergyTransition #EnergyAccess #PartnershipForProgress #FromAmbitionToAction #VoicesForSolar

Malawi and ISA reinforced their partnership during bilateral discussions at the Africa Regional Committee Meeting, with a focus on driving forward the country’s solar energy agenda. The discussions covered progress on ongoing projects, opportunities to expand solar applications in agriculture, and the importance of mobilising private sector participation. ISA also reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen capacity building and provide technical support to accelerate Malawi’s clean energy transition. Joseph Kalowekamo | Ministry of Energy-Malawi #ISAforAfrica #RCM2025 #ShapingAfricasSolarFuture #CleanEnergyTransition #EnergyAccess #PartnershipForProgress #FromAmbitionToAction #VoicesForSolar

At the Africa Regional Committee Meeting, ISA held bilateral discussions with Nigeria to chart new avenues for advancing solar energy solutions. Talks focused on scaling solar water pumps to boost food security, unlocking the rooftop solar market, piloting digitisation of utilities, and exploring opportunities in electric mobility. Both sides emphasised capacity building, youth entrepreneurship, and the creation of a DRE fund, while also highlighting the potential of local manufacturing for clean energy technologies. A joint working group with five sub-groups will now drive implementation across financing, capacity building, DRE & rooftops, agriculture, and digitisation. Adebayo Adelabu | SUNDAY OWOLABI | Bem Ayangeaor | Adedayo Olowoniyi #ISAforAfrica #RCM2025 #ShapingAfricasSolarFuture #CleanEnergyTransition #EnergyAccess #PartnershipForProgress hashtag #FromAmbitionToAction #VoicesForSolar

At the Africa Regional Committee Meeting, ISA held bilateral discussions with São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) to advance its clean energy transition. Talks centred on phasing out diesel generators, exploring opportunities in floating solar and rooftop deployment, and strengthening policies to enhance project bankability. ISA reaffirmed its support through capacity-building and private sector mobilisation, while highlighting its SIDS Platform as an avenue to unlock investments, guarantees, and technical expertise. Belizardo Neto | 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼𝘀𝗼 #ISAforAfrica #RCM2025 #ShapingAfricasSolarFuture #CleanEnergyTransition #EnergyAccess #PartnershipForProgress #FromAmbitionToAction #VoicesForSolar

ISA held bilateral discussions with The Union of the Comoros during the Africa Regional Committee Meeting to strengthen cooperation on solar deployment. The dialogue focused on solarising health centres and administrative buildings, scaling mini-grids for electrification, and enhancing training opportunities under STAR-C. ISA reaffirmed its support to mobilise private sector financing and expand solar applications in health, water, and cold storage facilities. Régie de l'énergie | Ministère de l'Energie et des Hydrocarbures | Présidence au sein de l'Union Des Comores #ISAforAfrica #RCM2025 #ShapingAfricasSolarFuture #CleanEnergyTransition #EnergyAccess #PartnershipForProgress #FromAmbitionToAction #VoicesForSolar

ISA looks forward to deepening collaboration with Mali at a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Regional Committee Meeting for the Africa Region, International Solar Alliance, and the Government of the Republic of Mali discussed avenues for advancing solar energy deployment. The discussions touched upon innovative financing models, the potential of solar water pumping systems to support agriculture and livelihoods, and opportunities to expand solar rooftops, and utility-scale projects. Both sides underscored the importance of private sector engagement, technical capacity building, and knowledge sharing to accelerate Mali’s clean energy transition. Boubacar Diane #ISAforAfrica #RCM2025 #ShapingAfricasSolarFuture #CleanEnergyTransition #EnergyAccess #PartnershipForProgress #FromAmbitionToAction #VoicesForSolar

At a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Regional Committee Meeting for the Africa Region, the International Solar Alliance and the Republic of Guinea discussed strengthening cooperation to advance solar energy deployment. ISA is working closely with Guinea to advance opportunities in solar energy development. Recent discussions explored potential sites for solar parks, coordination among stakeholders, project structuring requirements, and avenues for financing support. Together, we aim to strengthen pathways that can accelerate Guinea’s clean energy future. Salifou Camara | Alassane CONTÉ | 𝙆𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙢 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙖 | 𝙈𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙪 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 | Kanv Garg #ISAforAfrica #RCM2025 #ShapingAfricasSolarFuture #CleanEnergyTransition #EnergyAccess #PartnershipForProgress #FromAmbitionToAction #VoicesForSolar

On the sidelines of the Seventh Regional Committee Meeting for the Africa Region, ISA, led by Director General, Mr Ashish Khanna, held bilateral discussions with the Republic Of Liberia to chart new pathways for the country’s energy transition. ISA will collaborate with Liberia to expand the use of solar energy in agriculture, including innovative solutions such as solar-powered water pumping, modern cold storage, and strengthening food supply chains. SAMUEL BOCAY NAGBE JR | Charles Umehai | Ministry of Mines and Energy, Liberia #ISAforAfrica #RCM2025 #ShapingAfricasSolarFuture #CleanEnergyTransition #EnergyAccess #PartnershipForProgress #FromAmbitionToAction #VoicesForSolar

On the sidelines of the Seventh Regional Committee Meeting for the Africa Region, Sudan held bilateral discussions with the International Solar Alliance, led by Director General Mr Ashish Khanna, on advancing its energy sector. ISA recommended a policy reconstruction framework, an energy roadmap, microfinance mechanisms, and decentralised renewable energy solutions, which Sudan agreed to take forward. ISA expressed readiness to support through capacity-building initiatives including online training programmes, with long-term plans for laboratories and testing centres. #ISAforAfrica #RCM2025 #VoicesForSolar #SolarForDevelopment #AmbitionToAction #SkillsDevelopment #ShapingAfricasSolarFuture #CleanEnergyTransition #PartnershipForProgress Yasir Saied | Ministry of Energy & Mining - وزارة الطاقة والتعدين #ISAforAfrica #RCM2025 #ShapingAfricasSolarFuture #CleanEnergyTransition #EnergyAccess #PartnershipForProgress #FromAmbitionToAction #VoicesForSolar