Wooden Solar Dryer (Low Cost)

Due to popular demand for low cost drying solution we developed low cost solar dryer for our local farmers and food processors. The low cost Active Solar Dryer (ASD) was developed using hard wood and uv stabilized polyethylene film. It has heat extractor powered by simple solar system.

Benefits of Solar Dryer

1. Solar dryer preserves food materials for proper storage. The food material nutrients, taste, colour essential oil and other inherent properties are better preserved by solar drying.
2. Solar dryer is more hygienic and efficient than traditional open-air (sun) drying.
3. Solar dryer shields food material from dust, insects, birds, roaming pests, and microbial contamination.
4. Solar drying improves product hygiene, storability, availability, marketing (exportable), and profitability.
5. Solar drying improves farmers’ income, food safety, food security, and food availability.
6. Food materials that can be dried in a solar dryer include; Moringa leaves, Okra, Ugu leaves, Melon, Thyme, Coriander, Stevia, Tea, Curry, Basil, lemongrass, Herbs, Spices, Crayfish, Melon, Plantain chips, Bitter leaves, Hibiscus flowers (Zobo), Utazi,, etc.