Global Solar and Storage Sustainability Alliance

A coalition of global leaders in the solar and storage sector, working together to advance a just and sustainable energy transition.

Global influence in numbers

GSSA Strategic Partners include companies from across the solar PV and energy storage value chains, from upstream suppliers to module manufacturers.

32
Strategic Partners
80%
Share of the global solar module market represented by leading PV module suppliers
RMB750+ billion
Combined annual revenue
190+
Countries and regions served
1500+ GW
Cumulative shipments

What is GSSA?

Launched in Jakarta in May 2025 under the guidance of the United Nations Global Compact, the Global Solar and Storage Sustainability Alliance brings together leading companies across the solar PV and energy storage sectors to advance a just and sustainable energy transition.

GSSA Strategic Partners include the world’s leading PV module suppliers, which collectively account for 80% of the global solar module market.

With combined annual revenue exceeding RMB 750 billion and products sold in more than 190 countries and regions, GSSA Strategic Partners have significant reach across global renewable energy markets.

Looking ahead, GSSA aims to strengthen collaboration across the broader solar and energy storage value chain.

  • Unite the solar and storage industry behind a just and sustainable energy transition
  • Establish comparable and credible sustainability data
  • Support responsible growth across the solar and energy storage value chain
More about the alliance

The Dual-Circulation Model

Research, knowledge sharing and training inform standards development, while external collaboration brings new perspectives to the alliance.

Internal Cycle

Knowledge Engine

  • Research & Benchmarking

    Conduct industry-wide sustainability diagnostics

  • Knowledge Sharing

    Publish technical reports and organize forums to share sustainable best practices

  • Capability Building

    Deliver certified training programs across the value chain

External Cycle

Standards & Governance

  • Standards Integration

    Promote alignment and interoperability among sector-wide ESG auditing standards, in line with the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles and the UN SDGs

  • Policy Advocacy

    Promote the global recognition of established ESG auditing standards through cross-border stakeholder engagement

One alliance across the full value chain

GSSA has 32 strategic partners across the polysilicon, wafer, cell, module, glass, film, materials, and energy storage sectors.

TONGWEIGCLLIHOAsia SiliconXYSCHGTCL ZhonghuanJTPVAIKOYingfaSUNREVLONGiJA SOLARJinkoSolarTrina Solar

GSSA Ecosystem

The GSSA Ecosystem connects third-party audit and certification bodies, renewable energy industry associations, sustainability organizations and cross-industry initiatives. Through standards dialogue, knowledge exchange, capacity building and cooperation on responsible sourcing, GSSA works with these organizations to strengthen sustainability practices across the solar and energy storage value chains and foster exchange with related sectors.

Accredited Certification Partners

SGSkiwabureauveritasTUVRheinland

Global Renewable Energy Collaboration Network

CPIARenewable Energy CouncilAESI

Global Strategic Ecosystem Partners

WBCSDSedexRCI

Emerging Cross-Industry Collaboration Network

Earth & Life Symbio

What the alliance is for

MISSION

Powering Climate Justice Through Responsible Solar Supply Chains

VISION

Link the world Bridge the future

VALUE

From Ambition to Action

Impact of GSSA

Five ways the alliance creates value for its strategic partners.

Collective action

Driving collective action across the global solar and energy storage value chain.

Standards benchmarking and integration

Reducing compliance costs arising from overlapping audits and assessments across markets.

Policy engagement and multi-stakeholder governance

Strengthening international dialogue on sustainability.

Industry-wide sustainability progress

Accelerating decarbonization across supply chains.

Nonprofit credibility

Helping green brands build credibility as they expand into global markets.

Insights and Updates Across the Solar and Storage Value Chain

News

Major Partnerships | GSSA Signs Agreements with RECAP and AESI to Expand Its Asia-Pacific and Global Cooperation Network

30 Sep. 2026
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News

A Historic First | GSSA Addresses the UN General Assembly and Discusses the Energy Transition with World Leaders

29 Sep. 2026
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Insights

GSSA Insights | From Supply Chain ESG Standards to Green Finance in Practice

21 Sep. 2026
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Events

A Milestone Moment: GSSA Holds Its First Member Exchange Meeting and Partners with CPIA to Open a New Chapter in Industry Governance

3 June 2026
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News

A Sister Initiative Is Announced! The Global Electric Vehicle Sustainability Alliance (EVSA) Officially Launches

23 May 2026
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Events

GSSA Expands Global Cooperation | Solar, Storage, and EV Companies Come Together to Open a New Chapter in Green Supply Chains

29 April 2026
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Work with GSSA

Companies and organizations across the solar PV and energy storage value chain are welcomed to work with GSSA on standards development, capacity building and industry collaboration.

Contact us to learn more about becoming a Strategic Partner.