Sub-Sector
Solar
Country
Pakistan
Description of technology
Solar Dryer for Drying of fruits and vegetables
The solar dryer is suitable for tomatoes, bananas, mangos, apples, plums, tea, fish etc
The technology and capital required for solar dryers is basic and the entire operation can be completed with ease
Specific Features
Solar Dryer of the capacity 10 kg, 50 Kg and 500kg for drying of dates and Apricot has been developed by PCERT. Such types of dryers can replace inefficient drying of fruits and vegetables which are done in open sun and can also replace electricity based
Keywords (maximum 5)
Solar thermal, Solar dryers, Drying
Status of Technology
Commercial Prototype
Benefits/Advantages
It may enable women to generate income from this renewable energy-powered activity instead of from another activity that depletes energy or other natural resources.

Compared to open air drying sola
Areas of application/Business opportunities
Agriculture
List of components used
Solar thermal collectors, Glass sheets, small exhaust fans, Chambers
Name of the component
Non
Materials required for construction
Aluminium or iron sheets, fans and in cases some ducts
Maintenance requirements
Low
Total investment
Approximate expenditure of Solar Dryers having drying capacity of 100 kg fruits ~ 1000$ (Prices are obtained from PCRET who are working for these technology)
Technology transfer terms
Consultancy
Name of the organization
SOLAR ENERGY RESEARCH CENTRE SERC, PCSIR, HYDERABAD-Pakistan
Address/Zip code
P.O. Box No. 356, near Gulshan-e-Shahbaz, Super Highway,Hyderabad, Pakistan
City/country
Hyderabad/ Pakistan
Telephone/fax
+92-221-871434
E-mail
pcsir_hyderabad@yahoo.com