Design and Development of Low-Cost Solar Dryer for Agriculture Applications

The Design and Construction of Low-Cost Solar Dryer is a study aimed at developing a cost-effective, sustainable solution for drying fruits and vegetables in rural areas. The study involved designing and constructing a prototype of a solar dryer using locally available materials. The prototype was tested by drying different vegetables, and the results were recorded. This study shows the vegetable drying process using the developed prototype. The findings of the study suggest that the developed solar dryer prototype is an effective and efficient method for drying vegetables, with the potential to reduce post-harvest losses and increase income for rural farmers. The implications of this study are significant, as it offers a practical and sustainable solution to address the challenges faced by rural farmers in preserving their harvests.