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GEAPP partners with ISA to drive India's green energy future.

International | Dated: 09 Jan 2025

On January 7, 2025, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) teamed up with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to launch three important initiatives aimed at advancing India's renewable energy sector. These initiatives include the Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF), Digitalization of Utilities for Energy Transition (DUET), and Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge 2.0 (ENTICE 2.0).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - These partnerships will help India achieve its ambitious goal of generating 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2030.
  • - GEAPP has strengthened its relationship with ISA by signing the MDTF, with a target of raising USD 100 million to support solar energy projects in India.
  • - The DUET program aims to modernize India's power grid systems. It focuses on creating a digital database for grid assets, including their locations and specifications.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) This platform, launching in January 2025, is designed to support startups by providing funding, market access, and mentorship to help scale up innovative solutions for India's clean energy transition.
  • (ii) GEAPP was launched by the Rockefeller Foundation at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). Its goal is to promote universal energy access and help meet critical climate goals.
  • (iii) GEAPP focuses on three key areas: distributed renewable energy, green grids, and the green economy. It provides country-level support to 7 foundation countries and works on scalable and replicable solutions in 13 additional countries, reaching over 80 countries in total.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which organization recently partnered with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to drive India's green energy future?

Correct Answer: GEAPP

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About GEAPP

  • CEO : Woochong Um
  • Headquarters: New York