Discuss the role that the International Solar Alliance (ISA) can play in helping the international community realise the full potential of solar energy. (Answer in 150 words)

The International Solar Alliance ISA was launched in 2015 on sidelines of UNFCCC by India & France. Aiming to connect over 120+ countries across between the Tropic of Cancer & Capricorn through solar power grid. Role of ISA in International Relations: i Achieve Paris Commitment of net increasing global average temperature beyond 1.5°C by 2100 ii De-carbonise world economy by switching to cleaner technology world is moving towards a carbon free environment. iii One sun, one world, one Grid OSOWOG - The global initiative led by India & UK aims at ensuring global collaboration around world. iv India's global endeavor: ISA is seen as India's signature policy initiative in global arena. Challenges with solar energy: - Costly installation - Requires heavy finances - Weather dependent - Relatively costly Solar energy initiatives around the world are the need of the hour. By systematically addressing the challenges-funds & technology transfer-it can be seen as the future energy.