The savings from a Rudra Solar Dryer or Solar Cooker depend on the application, system capacity, frequency of use and the conventional fuel or electricity being replaced. Rudra Solar Energy, a solar dryer manufacturer in India, designs solar drying systems that use solar energy to reduce dependence on LPG, diesel, electricity or other fuel-based drying methods where these are currently used.
For farmers, households, food processors, entrepreneurs, SHGs, FPOs and commercial users, a solar dryer can reduce recurring energy costs while providing an enclosed and organised drying environment for suitable fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, grains, pulses, oilseeds, seeds and other agricultural products.
If the current method is open-sun drying, there may be little or no direct fuel saving; however, an enclosed solar dryer can provide protected batch handling and reduce direct exposure to dust, insects and the open environment.
For solar cookers, savings depend on how much LPG, firewood, electricity or other conventional cooking fuel is replaced during regular operation.
The actual financial benefit and payback period vary according to system cost, fresh-input capacity, number of batches, utilisation, local solar conditions, existing energy costs and backup use where applicable. Rudra Solar Energy can help evaluate a suitable available model and capacity after understanding the customer’s requirement.