#174 Solar Powered Wisdom with Dr. Ajay Mathur, ISA Director General

On today's episode, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), which is one of its kind multilateral organisation established to catalyse global solar growth. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a collaborative platform initiated by the Government of India. Dr. Mathur provides an overview of ISA's current status with 118 member countries, its focus on promoting solar energy, and its efforts in advocacy, capacity building, and regulatory development. Dr. Mathur also talks about the evolution of solar prices, battery innovations, and the role of hybrid solutions.Prior to joining ISA, Dr Mathur was Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and a member of the Prime Minister of India’s Council on Climate Change. He was co-chair of the global Energy Transitions Commission and the Clean Cooling Initiatives of the One Planet Summit. He earlier headed the Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency and was responsible for its foundational programmes, which mainstreamed energy efficiency through initiatives such as the Star Labeling program for appliances, the Energy Conservation Building Code, and the Perform, Achieve & Trade program for energy-intensive industries.He was a leading climate change negotiator and was the Indian spokesperson at the Paris climate negotiations. He served as the interim Director of the Green Climate Fund during its foundational period.For more of our coverage check out thecore.in--Support the Core Report--Head to www.indiaenergyweek.comJoin and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube