Smart Solar Drying
Reduce post-harvest losses and improve incomes
The Challenge
Every year, farmers across Africa lose 30-50% of their harvest due to inefficient drying methods. Traditional open-air sun drying takes 10-14 days, exposing crops to contamination from dust, pests, and unexpected rainfall. These losses not only impact farmers' income but also contribute to food insecurity and reduced market opportunities. For smallholder farmers, accessing modern drying technology has been prohibitively expensive, leaving them trapped in a cycle of post-harvest losses.
The Solution
Synnefa's Smart Solar Dryer revolutionizes post-harvest processing by combining greenhouse technology with intelligent monitoring systems. Our solution transforms traditional solar drying into a precise, controlled process that reduces drying time to just 5-7 days while maintaining product quality. Through our innovative rent-to-dry model, cooperatives and agribusinesses can now access this advanced technology at an affordable cost, working together to maximize their returns and market opportunities.
Key Innovation Features
The Greenhouse Solar Dryer provides a controlled environment that protects crops while maximizing natural solar energy. It comes complete with tables and racks to allow you spread your produce and take advantage of vertical height to dry more volume. The design allows movement of hot air evenly across all surfaces ensuring even distribution of drying
Our FarmShield™ IoT sensors continuously monitors temperature, humidity, and drying conditions and connect to the FarmCloud™software platform to deliver real-time insights and alerts directly to operators' phones, ensuring optimal drying results every time. This integrated approach, combined with solar-powered HVAC fans, delivers consistent, high-quality dried products that command premium market prices.
Our Eco-friendly greenhouse design maximizes natural solar energy for optimal drying conditions. This efficiency is further increased by our Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning-HVAC fans and sensors which are fully powered by solar reducing energy costs and environmental impact and saving carbon emissions when compared to fuel powered drying equipment. Our smart solar dryers come complete with batteries to ensure they HVAC fans operate even at night!
What makes our Smart Solar Dryer different?
Our solar dryers conform to global standards and are improved on a yearly basis by our engineering team to ensure up to date structures and designs are released to the market.
Controlled environment maintains nutrient integrity and prevents contamination, ensuring premium quality dried products.
FarmShield™ IoT sensors monitor and maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels for consistent drying results.
From as small as 40 sq.m to as large as 2,000sq.m, to meet the volume needs and budget of your organisation.
Advanced HVAC system cuts traditional drying time from 10-14 days to just 5-7 days, increasing productivity and turnover.
Superior dried product quality opens access to premium markets and better pricing opportunities.
Enclosed greenhouse design shields produce from dust, rain, pests, and other environmental contaminants.
Small rental payments makes advanced drying technology accessible to smallholder farmers through small payment plans towards full ownership.
What's Included in Your Smart Solar Dryer?
- Hardware Components
✓Greenhouse Structure
Metallic galvanised reinforced greenhouse with UV-stabilized covering
✓Solar-Powered HVAC System
4 high-efficiency ventilation fans with solar panels and battery backup to ensure fan operation 24/7
✓Drying Racks
Food-grade stainless steel mesh drying racks
✓FarmShield™ IoT Sensors
Temperature, humidity, and airflow monitoring sensors - Technology & Support
✓FarmCloud™ Platform Access
12-month subscription to our cloud-based monitoring system
✓Installation & Training
Professional installation and comprehensive operator training
✓Maintenance Package
1-year warranty with quarterly maintenance visits
✓Technical Support
24/7 phone and SMS support for urgent issues
See the Smart Solar Dryer in Action
Flexible Pricing Plans: Rent-to-own plan
Flexible Pricing Plans: Full Ownership plan
Both plans include:
✓ Greenhouse Solar Dryer
✓ Solar Powered HVAC Fans
✓ Solar Panels and Battery
✓ Drying Tables and Racks
✓ FarmShield™ IoT System
✓ FarmCloud™ Platform
✓ Installation & Training
✓ Technical Support
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