ISA, West African Power Pool to share solar deployment practices

Thirteen African nations are hosted by the International Solar Alliance and the West African Power Pool in New Delhi to exchange best practises for solar development.
Recently in February, in New Delhi, India, the International Solar Alliance (ISA), in association with Grid Controller of India Ltd. (Grid-India) and the West African Power Pool (WAPP), welcomed delegates from the West African Area. A knowledge-sharing and study tour emphasising aspects of solar energy implementation engaged sixty participants from thirteen WAPP countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
R.K. Singh, Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy and President of ISA Assembly, said, “India’s journey in energy has been comprehensive, satisfying, and thrown up experiences that are very useful for the growth of energy ecosystems in the world. The global challenge is to enable energy access for 800 million people and thereby give them a better standard of living. Energy access, therefore, is of primary importance. We have prioritised universal access in India by adding generation capacity. We have connected the whole country on one grid. We have also been successful in energy transition. Renewable energy’s advantage is that it is cheaper and can be distributed for off the grid areas. In developing countries, renewables plus storage is the route to take”.
Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General, ISA, said, “ISA is working towards making solar power a priority for nations across the world. Since its establishment, ISA is scaling up efforts to implement its existing pipeline for solar projects, share knowledge, and build capacity across the solar value chain. Theoretical learning combined with practical knowledge through personal experience leads to a deeper understanding, and ISA has provided tailored capacity-building support adapted to the local context.”
This programme establishes standards and develop the solar ecosystems in all ISA member countries in cooperation with Grid-India and WAPP. Also, leads to a shift in policy and support the development of both human and financial resources. Unrestricted knowledge and information exchange between nations can significantly help ISA member nations and the fight against climate change.

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