Agriculture
August 21, 2024
SAECSA Solar Food Dryer
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Updated on August 21, 2024
·Created on May 23, 2016
Calphijo Enterprises Solar Dryer is a fruit and vegetable dryer used during post harvest stage.
Claphijo Enterprises Solar Dryer is a fruit and vegetable dryer completely powered by solar energy. The system uses heat of the sun to reduce the moisture content of a product (fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish), while drying causes minimum damage to the product.The solar dryer aims to improve food security in Tanzania. The solar dryer comes with two pots, is easily portable, and is made from local wood, a plastic sheet and wire mesh.
Prices range according to sizes from USD 300 to 700 per unit/piece Interview with manufacturer, that is to say from Tsh 650,000 to 1,500,000.00 (June 2016).
One dryer could be operated by an entrepreneur that buys fruit from local farmers. The solar oven helps women to save a substantial amount each month on what they would have paid for electricity.
Target SDGs
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Market Suggested Retail Price
$700.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Claphijo Enterprises distributes the solar dryers. The company tested prototypes in three villages and trained farmer groups on how to use the drier.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include SunWorks Solar Food Dryer.
Regions
East Africa
Countries
Kenya, Tanzania
Manufacturing/Building Method
Manufactured on a per-demand basis.
Intellectural Property Type
Select Type
User Provision Model
The sun dryer can be purchased from Claphijo Enterprises.
Distributions to Date Status
Distribution started two years ago and to date, Claphijo Enterprises have sold more than 15 driers.Interview with manufacturer About 350 farmers have been engaged to date.
Drying capacity (lbs/m³)
Unknown.
Drying duration (hr)
2-3 days for the food to dry, depending on the sun.
Load capacity (m³)
Unknown.
Operating temperature range (°C)
Up to 220°C.
Temperature control
No
Materials of construction
Wood and plastic mesh
Design Specifications
The following take place in the solar dryer in order to dry a product:
Technical Support
Technical assistance is provided by Claphijo Enterprises.Interview with manufacturer
Replacement Components
Replacement is provided if need arises.Interview with manufacturer
Lifecycle
Lifetime is up to 10 years.Interview with manufacturer
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
The oven is able to heat up to over 220°C. The solar dryer can reduce the moisture content of a product from more than 60% to less than 10%.Interview with manufacturer Depending on the sun, it takes two to three days for the food to dry.
Vetted Performance Status
None
Safety
Some low burn risk from handling hot trays.
Complementary Technical Systems
The solar drier comes with two pots.
Academic Research and References
Claphijo Enterprise partners with the University of Agriculture, Tanzania for its support in the testing and analysis of its solar drier.
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
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