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The Syria Solar project aims to equip hospitals in Syria with solar systems to ensure that the local population can get medical care around the clock - even when conventional energy supplies are scarce and the power goes down.

In African countries, huge amounts of food are lost post-harvest due to poor storage. The Nigerian start-up RenewDrive has developed a solution that could help keep fruits and vegetables fresher for longer.