New Delhi: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) signed a Project Implementation Agreement (PIA) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) on Tuesday to fund solar projects worth USD 2 million in Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles.
According to the statement released by the MEA, the ISA will act as the Project Implementing Agency (PIA) and will provide programmatic assistance to these countries, with financial support from India. The agreement is part of India’s ongoing efforts to support clean energy transitions in the Indo-Pacific region.
The solar projects are designed to address energy challenges in these countries, including unreliable electricity supply in health centers, issues related to the perishability of agricultural products, and the lack of grid power in remote areas. Solar solutions such as cold storage facilities, solar-powered healthcare centers, and solar water pumping systems are under consideration for implementation.
The successful completion of these projects is expected to improve energy access, create local employment, and ensure reliable power supply in the target countries. This initiative aligns with India’s commitment to climate action and its role in advancing the Quad’s clean energy goals.
MEA spokesperson Randhr Jaiswal highlighted the significance of the agreement on X, saying, “New chapter in Quad Climate Initiatives. A Project Implementation Agreement was signed between Ministry of External Affairs and International Solar Alliance to operationalise solar projects in Comoros, Fiji, Madagascar, and Seychelles.”
This collaboration underscores India’s leadership in fostering renewable energy solutions and advancing climate resilience across the Indo-Pacific region.
