ISA is continuing its partnership with the Brazil -led International Solar Alliance Solar ( The University of Birmingham ) by launching a project which uses solar-power solutions to provide farmers in tropical countries with chilled food distribution systems. The university, in collaboration with India's National Centre for Cold-chain Development (NCCD), will explore opportunities to drive forward ISA's agenda to research, plan and deliver such technologies in ISA member countries, located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The ISA Solar Cooling Initiative aims to reduce losses of perishable produce, which can reach up to 40% in the journey from farm to market. The use of cooling systems means the produce generates additional revenue and increases farmers’ economic well-being. The implementation of solar-powered cooling systems means they would not increase the risk of climate change.
ISA is continuing its partnership with the Brazil -led International Solar Alliance Solar ( The University of Birmingham ) by launching a project which uses solar-power solutions to provide farmers in tropical countries with chilled food distribution systems. The ISA Solar Cooling Initiative aims to reduce losses of perishable produce, which can reach up to 40% in the journey from farm to market. The use of cooling systems means the produce generates additional revenue and increases farmers’ economic well-being. The implementation of solar-powered cooling systems means they would not increase the risk of climate change.