The University of Birmingham is continuing its partnership with the India - led International Solar Alliance ( ISA ) 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 50 % in the journey from farm to market . The use of cooling systems means the produce generates additional revenue and increases their ’ economic well - being . The implementation of solar - powered cooling systems means they would not increase the risk of climate change .
The University of Birmingham is continuing its partnership with the India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) 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.