Solar Conduction Dryer
S4S technologies
The Solar Conduction Dryer (SCD) is a solar powered food dehydrator that uses all three types of heat transfer modes (conduction, convection and radiation) to dry food.
The solar conduction dryer (SCD) is a solar powered food dehydrator, that uses all three types of heat transfer modes; conduction, convection and radiation. The product’s business model aims to integrate key stakeholders to create an ecosystem where the SCD creates a business opportunity for dehydrated food commercialization.
It has been implemented in India, Kenya, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Total market size for dehydrated products is $16 billion. Estimated demand for SCD’s in India and Kenya is 3 million dryers.
The product is produced in India and distributors are being created in Kenya, also it is distributed through some NGO’s and implementation agencies.
A 10-12 kg capacity SCD has a $542.76 price in India (converted from Indian Ruppes 6/23/2017) and the cost outside India is $640. For a 100 kg capacity SCD the price in India is $4342.13 and outside India $5,120. These prices do not include transportation and duties. Interview with representative
Large-scale commercial dehydrators and other traditional methods for food preservation. For example SunWorks solar food dryer, GoSol Sol5 Oven, Kinosol Orenda food dehydrator.
The product is intended for individual women and small farm holders.
