Solar dryer

Barrier for commercialization

1.       Absence of integrated development approach

2.       Absence of required research and development works/seminars

3.       High initial cost

4.       Poor arrangements for the marketing and financing of solar dried products

5.       Lack of awareness about its significance

6.       Poor coordination between and among the users and stakeholders

7.       Lack of monitoring and evaluation work.

Environmental and efficiency implication of solar dryer

1.       It is no way to create pollution to air, water and land

2.       It is generally kept on the roof so does not pose aesthetic disturbances

3.       It dries the food/ produce much faster than open drying in the sun

4.       Less food is list due to contamination and insects, birds etc.