Armenia Joins International Solar Alliance as 104th Member
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Armenia joins International Solar Alliance as 104th Member |
| Event | Armenia becomes the 104th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). |
| Announcement Date | November 21, 2024 |
| ISA Foundation | Established on November 30, 2015, by PM Narendra Modi (India) and President Francois Hollande (France). |
| ISA Objectives | - Scale up solar energy usage globally. - Reduce solar power costs. - Promote innovation, R&D, and capacity building. |
| Instrument of Ratification | Armenia handed over the Instrument of Ratification in New Delhi. |
| ISA's Goal | Mobilize USD 1000 billion by 2030 for solar energy deployment. |
| Previous Milestone | Paraguay became the 100th full member in June 2024. |
| ISA Headquarters | ISA is headquartered in India. |