Check the latest reports from our project with UNIDO and ISA to Advance Solar Energy Infrastructure in East African and Pacific Communities

Check the latest reports from our project with UNIDO and ISA to Advance Solar Energy Infrastructure in East African and Pacific Communities

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the International Solar Alliance (ISA), with funding from the Government of France, are excited to announce the launch of the Structuring of an International Network of Solar Technology and Application Resource Centres (STAR C) project. This initiative aims to establish a robust network of institutional capacities across ISA Member States, with a particular focus on Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), to strengthen quality infrastructure (QI) for solar energy products and services markets.

The STAR C project is designed to enhance the adoption of solar energy by developing regional QI frameworks and management systems for solar photovoltaic (PV) products and services. The initial phase of this project focuses on providing technical assistance in the East African and Pacific Communities, working closely with Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to align with their QI policies. Key activities include recommending priority IEC/ISO PV standards for regional frameworks and developing new standards tailored to the needs of these regions.

This project serves as the foundation for a long-term regional solar QI process, benefiting public and private stakeholders involved in QI activities at both regional and national levels. Ultimately, the initiative will support key players in the energy and power sector, including consumers, suppliers, ministries, rural electrification agencies, regulators, and financiers, fostering sustainable solar energy markets.

We invite you to explore the detailed reports and recommendations from the project to learn more about our progress.