Hybrid Solar Dryer for Leafy Vegetables and Fruits

A way is needed to be able to store vegetables and fruits without rotting or getting spoiled for a longer span of time. This can be achieved by minimizing the water content present in them. The traditional method is to dry food items under the sun. It also has its own set of drawbacks, such as this may lead to over-drying, uneven drying, contamination of food or loss of nutrients present in the item. To avoid these, a solar dryer may be used and considered to be the best alternative as it will aid in environment protection. To the contrary, it comes with its own de-merits. As it works on solar energy, it can only be utilized when sun is out. In order to deal with all of the above-mentioned issues, we recommend the use of a Hybrid Solar Dryer, which can work on solar energy as well as electricity.