Tanzania
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Fresh fruits are highly perishable and bulky commodities because they contain high moisture. Solar drying of fruits and vegetables enhance the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
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"Drying of crop produces to a form which has a longer shelf life and adding value to the original fruit helps the farmer not only to overcome the spoilage and losses, but also fetches good price due to the newly added value and to achieve the multiple benefits of crop drying."
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"The solar dryer of 2.5m height and 1.5m width cost Tsh 1,700,000/= (UDS 737)"
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It has been used for more than 5 years without any repair.
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"After 5 years, repair of plastic nylon is needed."
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Just good solar radiation
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"During rainy season, the product cannot be dried quickly"
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It is available at ESFRITA Group in Moshi Kilimanjaro- Tanzania and other parts of Tanzania
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Repair and fabrication of the solar dryer requires short training
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https://youtu.be/PRq2R81cA0E
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https://youtu.be/PRq2R81cA0E
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Solar energy which is the input required for drying crops in the dryer is a renewable energy thus no GHG emissions.
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It is used in Kilimanjaro- Tanzania and there are more than 1000 users
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It is easy to use the technology and it has potential for income generation. Solar drying systems have low operation and maintenance costs. Also, with changing lifestyles and growing preference for ready to cook food items, there is immense potential in this line of business.
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Need a qualifies technician for repairing.
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N/A
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Awareness raising on use of solar drier produces. Packing of produce in different quantities including 1kg for selling
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The initial cost for solar dryer was sorted out through Bank credit. Operational cost are covered from selling of dried solar products
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The leaders of the councillors in Tanzania help us by seminars, education and study tour in a different place in the Region.
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esterina@yahoo.com, +255 755 869146
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ESFRITA Group
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Centre for Sustainable Energy Services (TaTEDO)
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2022-05-02
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