This document discusses the use of renewable energy technologies in agriculture. It outlines the growing global demand for food and energy needs of the agriculture sector. It then provides examples of how renewable energy is being used for cold storage, off-grid power, irrigation, food processing, and solar drying. Case studies from countries like Tanzania, India, Bangladesh, Jordan, Indonesia and Peru showcase the application of technologies like biogas, solar PV, hydroponics and solar dryers. The document advocates for mapping energy needs, appropriate business models, linking energy access with sustainable practices, and promoting energy literacy.
Energy Conservation is become a necessity for the future of mankind. Energy resources are depleting on a large scale so renewable resources of energy like solar energy and wind energy are used to convert into the necessary forms of energy.
Energy Conservation is become a necessity for the future of mankind. Energy resources are depleting on a large scale so renewable resources of energy like solar energy and wind energy are used to convert into the necessary forms of energy.
Water is a very important resource in our life . The availability of water resources on earth are limited and unevenly distributed. Human demand for water has been growing for two reasons. The available water is to be conserved. This module explains the major practices adopted in water conservation.
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Introducing Sustainable Water Management PowerPoint Presentation Slides. This Water resource system PowerPoint slideshow can be used to explain the overview of market size, growth rate, and capital expenditure of the water industry. You can discuss the process of planning, developing, and managing the optimum use of water. The survey data for determining water quality can be easily presented by using a water cycle management PowerPoint slideshow. Demonstrate the division of the wastewater treatment market by editing our content-ready water quality monitoring PowerPoint slide deck. You can easily edit our water resources presentation to highlight the natural processes and human processes that affect water quality. Key trends that will influence the water industry in the future such as increasing regulation, failing infrastructure, greater conservation, and efficiency, etc. can also be presented with the help of our ready-to-use water management PPT visuals. It is possible to present the features that describe a suitable location for the monitoring program. It is easy to explain topics like wastewater treatment process, wastewater reuse, global wastewater reuse by sector, treated wastewater quality parameter, etc by downloading this sustainable water management PowerPoint slide deck. https://bit.ly/3tEV5qm
What is Renewable energy , Why Do We Need Renewable Energy, various sources of renewable energy like Hydroelectric power or hydro-power, Wind energy, Solar Energy, Geothermal Energy, Wave power, Tidal power, Biomass fuel & Hydrogen Energy and details about them
small presentation on energy conservation, providing just a backbone to the information so that you can move forward in giving your presentation a body to cover. Hoping it would serve the purpose you are looking for.
Sustainable energy is the form of energy obtained from non-exhaustible resources, such that the provision of this form of energy serves the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Types of sustainable energy include the Wind energy,
Solar energy ,Hydro power, Tidal power ,Geothermal energy ,Energy from bio mass.These energies have been used successfully in the agriculture in various applications.
Therefore the sustainable energy usage in agriculture is a good alternative for the high demand of energy requirements.
Explore the Association for Vertical Farming infographics surrounding the topic of Urban and Vertical Farming. For more information, visit the Vertical Farming website: https://vertical-farming.net/
Water is a very important resource in our life . The availability of water resources on earth are limited and unevenly distributed. Human demand for water has been growing for two reasons. The available water is to be conserved. This module explains the major practices adopted in water conservation.
Sustainable Water Management Powerpoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
Introducing Sustainable Water Management PowerPoint Presentation Slides. This Water resource system PowerPoint slideshow can be used to explain the overview of market size, growth rate, and capital expenditure of the water industry. You can discuss the process of planning, developing, and managing the optimum use of water. The survey data for determining water quality can be easily presented by using a water cycle management PowerPoint slideshow. Demonstrate the division of the wastewater treatment market by editing our content-ready water quality monitoring PowerPoint slide deck. You can easily edit our water resources presentation to highlight the natural processes and human processes that affect water quality. Key trends that will influence the water industry in the future such as increasing regulation, failing infrastructure, greater conservation, and efficiency, etc. can also be presented with the help of our ready-to-use water management PPT visuals. It is possible to present the features that describe a suitable location for the monitoring program. It is easy to explain topics like wastewater treatment process, wastewater reuse, global wastewater reuse by sector, treated wastewater quality parameter, etc by downloading this sustainable water management PowerPoint slide deck. https://bit.ly/3tEV5qm
What is Renewable energy , Why Do We Need Renewable Energy, various sources of renewable energy like Hydroelectric power or hydro-power, Wind energy, Solar Energy, Geothermal Energy, Wave power, Tidal power, Biomass fuel & Hydrogen Energy and details about them
small presentation on energy conservation, providing just a backbone to the information so that you can move forward in giving your presentation a body to cover. Hoping it would serve the purpose you are looking for.
Sustainable energy is the form of energy obtained from non-exhaustible resources, such that the provision of this form of energy serves the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Types of sustainable energy include the Wind energy,
Solar energy ,Hydro power, Tidal power ,Geothermal energy ,Energy from bio mass.These energies have been used successfully in the agriculture in various applications.
Therefore the sustainable energy usage in agriculture is a good alternative for the high demand of energy requirements.
Explore the Association for Vertical Farming infographics surrounding the topic of Urban and Vertical Farming. For more information, visit the Vertical Farming website: https://vertical-farming.net/
Virtual world technologies & new tools for supporting climate risk decision m...Helen Farley
Digital technologies already serve an important role in the delivery and communication of agricultural information, complementing and expanding the reach of conventional extension services. However, sophisticated digital platforms and their applications in learning environments offer new opportunities which may significantly enhance agricultural knowledge exchange.
This paper reports on a project that uses cutting-edge advances in virtual world technologies to develop web-based virtual ‘discussion-support’ tools for the rapid sharing of targeted climate information. These tools are designed to provide a stimulus for discussion, enhanced decision-making and improved climate risk management on farms. The project uses the Second Life virtual world environment to create customized scripted video clips (machinima). These feature real world settings and lifelike avatar actors who model conversations about climate risk and key farm operational decisions relevant to the lives and practices of specific groups of farmers. The system has been trialed with Indian cotton farmers and Australian sugarcane farmers. Further large scale evaluation in a range of agricultural systems will inform continual improvement of the approach.
With improved internet access and uptake of mobile technologies, these tools have potential to provide new cost-effective options for real-time information exchange at local, regional, national and even global scales. Such tools may enhance rapid and effective needs-based knowledge sharing, capacity building and online learning opportunities within the agricultural sector; provide increasing opportunity for discussion around risk, decision-making and implementation of sustainable farming practices; and enable agricultural industries to become lead innovators in blended digital and ‘in person’ extension and outreach. Improved climate risk decision-making and management in agriculture is critical to the well-being and long-term sustainability of farming communities and future global food security.
This course explains the best solution for direct and immediate reduction of energy consumption. ... It includes planning and operation of energy-related production and consumption units especially in context of agriculture. The course also detailed the main objectives of energy management.
Energy Management in Agriculture is a course which explains how energy can be managed and conserved in order to use it efficiently without harming the environment in the context of Agriculture.
Food waste and food processing waste for renewable energy productionLPE Learning Center
Full proceedings at: http://www.extension.org/72790 This high efficient and low-cost eggshell catalyst could make the process of biodiesel production economic and fully ecologically friendly. The ecologically friendly and economic process could effectively reduce the processing cost of biodiesel, making it competitive with petroleum diesel.
This was part our ENGR493 Presentation where we had to do some research for concept and design generation and then possess the knowledge to create a solar powered submersible water pump using a parabolic solar collector, a gamma stirling engine and a pump for irrigation use in Senegal.
List of Business Opportunities in Green Power and Renewable Energy Sector.Ajjay Kumar Gupta
List of Business Opportunities in Green Power and Renewable Energy Sector.
Renewable Energy Sector, Green Power, Solar Energy, Biofuel, Hydroelectric, Wind, Geothermal, Biomass, Non-conventional Energy, New and Renewable Energy Projects
The Indian renewable energy sector is the second most attractive renewable energy market in the world.1 The country ranks fourth in the world in terms of total installed wind power capacity.2 India added 11.788 GW of power generation capacity from renewable sources between January – November 2017. As India looks to meet its energy demand on its own, which is expected to reach 15,820 TWh by 2040, renewable energy is set to play an important role.
Green power is a subset of renewable energy and represents those renewable energy resources and technologies that provide the highest environmental benefit. EPA defines green power as electricity produced from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, eligible biomass, and low-impact small hydroelectric sources.
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solar based irrigation system for energy poverty alleviation.
advantages of using solar based irrigation,challenges faced , updates by indian government.
It is just a name for utilizing fast-growing trees, sugar cane, crop residue etc. for use in small power generation schemes. cogeneration using bagasse, power from biomass as fuel and biomass gasifier systems are together classified as dendro power.
Modern Energy Services for Modern Agriculture Potentials and challenges of smallholder agriculture
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Vaccine management system project report documentation..pdfKamal Acharya
The Division of Vaccine and Immunization is facing increasing difficulty monitoring vaccines and other commodities distribution once they have been distributed from the national stores. With the introduction of new vaccines, more challenges have been anticipated with this additions posing serious threat to the already over strained vaccine supply chain system in Kenya.
Hybrid optimization of pumped hydro system and solar- Engr. Abdul-Azeez.pdffxintegritypublishin
Advancements in technology unveil a myriad of electrical and electronic breakthroughs geared towards efficiently harnessing limited resources to meet human energy demands. The optimization of hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems plays a pivotal role in utilizing natural resources effectively. This initiative not only benefits humanity but also fosters environmental sustainability. The study investigated the design optimization of these hybrid systems, focusing on understanding solar radiation patterns, identifying geographical influences on solar radiation, formulating a mathematical model for system optimization, and determining the optimal configuration of PV panels and pumped hydro storage. Through a comparative analysis approach and eight weeks of data collection, the study addressed key research questions related to solar radiation patterns and optimal system design. The findings highlighted regions with heightened solar radiation levels, showcasing substantial potential for power generation and emphasizing the system's efficiency. Optimizing system design significantly boosted power generation, promoted renewable energy utilization, and enhanced energy storage capacity. The study underscored the benefits of optimizing hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems for sustainable energy usage. Optimizing the design of solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems as examined across diverse climatic conditions in a developing country, not only enhances power generation but also improves the integration of renewable energy sources and boosts energy storage capacities, particularly beneficial for less economically prosperous regions. Additionally, the study provides valuable insights for advancing energy research in economically viable areas. Recommendations included conducting site-specific assessments, utilizing advanced modeling tools, implementing regular maintenance protocols, and enhancing communication among system components.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system
• Copatiable with IDM8000 CCR
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
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• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
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Water scarcity is the lack of fresh water resources to meet the standard water demand. There are two type of water scarcity. One is physical. The other is economic water scarcity.
Automobile Management System Project Report.pdfKamal Acharya
The proposed project is developed to manage the automobile in the automobile dealer company. The main module in this project is login, automobile management, customer management, sales, complaints and reports. The first module is the login. The automobile showroom owner should login to the project for usage. The username and password are verified and if it is correct, next form opens. If the username and password are not correct, it shows the error message.
When a customer search for a automobile, if the automobile is available, they will be taken to a page that shows the details of the automobile including automobile name, automobile ID, quantity, price etc. “Automobile Management System” is useful for maintaining automobiles, customers effectively and hence helps for establishing good relation between customer and automobile organization. It contains various customized modules for effectively maintaining automobiles and stock information accurately and safely.
When the automobile is sold to the customer, stock will be reduced automatically. When a new purchase is made, stock will be increased automatically. While selecting automobiles for sale, the proposed software will automatically check for total number of available stock of that particular item, if the total stock of that particular item is less than 5, software will notify the user to purchase the particular item.
Also when the user tries to sale items which are not in stock, the system will prompt the user that the stock is not enough. Customers of this system can search for a automobile; can purchase a automobile easily by selecting fast. On the other hand the stock of automobiles can be maintained perfectly by the automobile shop manager overcoming the drawbacks of existing system.
COLLEGE BUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT REPORT.pdfKamal Acharya
The College Bus Management system is completely developed by Visual Basic .NET Version. The application is connect with most secured database language MS SQL Server. The application is develop by using best combination of front-end and back-end languages. The application is totally design like flat user interface. This flat user interface is more attractive user interface in 2017. The application is gives more important to the system functionality. The application is to manage the student’s details, driver’s details, bus details, bus route details, bus fees details and more. The application has only one unit for admin. The admin can manage the entire application. The admin can login into the application by using username and password of the admin. The application is develop for big and small colleges. It is more user friendly for non-computer person. Even they can easily learn how to manage the application within hours. The application is more secure by the admin. The system will give an effective output for the VB.Net and SQL Server given as input to the system. The compiled java program given as input to the system, after scanning the program will generate different reports. The application generates the report for users. The admin can view and download the report of the data. The application deliver the excel format reports. Because, excel formatted reports is very easy to understand the income and expense of the college bus. This application is mainly develop for windows operating system users. In 2017, 73% of people enterprises are using windows operating system. So the application will easily install for all the windows operating system users. The application-developed size is very low. The application consumes very low space in disk. Therefore, the user can allocate very minimum local disk space for this application.
Quality defects in TMT Bars, Possible causes and Potential Solutions.PrashantGoswami42
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2. Challenges faced by Agriculture and power sector
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization projects that by 2050 global food
production will need to increase 70 percent over 2005–2007 levels to meet the demand
of a growing world population expected to reach 9.6 billion people.
Agri-food supply chain accounts for 30% of the world’s energy consumption as reported
by the International Renewable Energy Agency.
Achieving universal energy access
De-coupling from fossil fuels
Producing and consuming energy more efficiently
Minimizing costly waste
Preserving natural resource base
3. Energy demand for agriculture (small holders and enterprise
)
Energy for transport
Energy for production
Energy for Irrigation
Energy for storage
Energy for post processing of food items like drying , peeling etc
4.
5. Types of energy used in a farm
Electrical energy: suitable for powering water pumps, milling machines, fridges
Mechanical energy: suitable for production and processing e.g. for harvesters or
tractors. Water supply,
Thermal energy: suitable for different value-adding processes e.g. cooking,
drying, cooling (thermally driven cooling systems)
6. Agricultural energy use in India as percentage of total energy
use
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1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
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4.5
1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
Agricultural energy use
7. Use of energy sources and income levels
End use Household income
Low Medium High
Household
Cooking Wood, residues, dung Wood, charcoal, dung, kerosene, biogas
Wood, charcoal, coal, kerosene,
biogas, LPG, electricity
Lighting Candles and kerosene Candles, kerosene, gasoline Kerosene, electricity, gasoline
Space heating Wood, residues, dung Wood, charcoal, dung Wood, charcoal, dung, coal
Other appliances Batteries (if any) Electricity, batteries Electricity, batteries
Agriculture
Tilling Human Animal Animal, gasoline, diesel
Irrigation Human Animal, wind pumps Diesel, electricity
Post-harvest processing Human, sun drying Animal, water mills, sun drying Diesel, electricity, solar drying
Rural Industry
Mechanical tools Human Human, animal Human, animal, diesel, electricity
Process heat Wood, residues Coal, charcoal, wood, residues
Coal, charcoal, wood, kerosene,
residues
Transport
Motive power Human Human, animal Human, animal, diesel, gasoline
10. Biogas powered milk chiilers : Simgas , Tnazania
The emerging dairy industry in East Africa affects the livelihoods of more than 2
million smallholder farmers
While demand is expected to more than double in coming years, only 15 percent
of milk produced reaches the formal market and 30–50 percent is not delivered
to milk collection centers.
The reason being that raw milk is not cooled at farm level because 85 percent of
rural East Africa lacks access to a (reliable) power grid.
SimGas is developing the first off-grid, biogas-powered milk chiller at farm level
to help milk supply meet demand: the SimGas Biogas Milk Chiller (BMC).
11. Technology
BMC runs on biogas, produced with an on-farm biogas digester.
Amount of manure produced by a cow creates enough biogas to refrigerate her
own milk, while leaving enough biogas to cook a meal for the household.
Empower small dairy farmers to guide their own development; the BMC can
greatly improve the income of small dairy farmers, help supply to meet demand,
help farmers to access the formal dairy market, and contribute to improved
nutrition.
Video link to the innovation : http://poweringag.org/news-events/video/biogas-
milk-chilling-increase-productivity-incomes-dairy-farmers-simgas
12. Solar powered chilling with thermal backup-Promethean,
India
Promethean Power Systems designs and manufactures refrigeration systems
coupled to their thermal batteries for agricultural commercial refrigeration
applications in off-grid and partially electrified areas of developing countries
Promethean is working in partnership with the Hatsun Argo—India’s largest
private dairy company, and Orb Energy—a leading solar energy system provider in
India.
In India, $10 billion worth of perishable foods are wasted annually because of
unreliable cold-chain supply networks.
Major obstacle in setting up cold chain networks is the lack of reliable electricity to
run refrigeration systems in villages and farming areas. Diesel generators are often
used to provide electricity for milk chilling, a non-ideal solution with high
operating costs and negative environmental impact
13. Technology
Thermal energy battery pack that charges on intermittent power sources such as
solar power and/or a few hours of grid electricity.
Dairy processors can collect raw milk from remote dairy farmers and keep it cold
in a rapid milk cooler, reducing the time that milk is unchilled by 75 percent.
Promethean will design and deploy the refrigeration systems in collaboration
with India’s largest private dairy and one of India’s largest solar installers.
Video link : http://poweringag.org/news-events/video/making-thermal-battery-
makes-milk-safer-promethean-power
16. Off grid power with rice husk and Solar PV- Husk power
systems
Husk Power Systems is a rural empowerment enterprise. It focuses on inclusive
rural development on the backbone of electric power.
Creates a self-sustaining ecosystem in the villages it serves, enabling economic
development along with environmental protection, physical well-being and
strengthening of the rural communities.
Further reading :
http://www.huskpowersystems.com/innerPage.php?pageT=Community%20Impa
ct&page_id=81
17. Technology
Husk Power will install a hybrid solution that combines a biomass gasification
system with a solar PV system. The biomass plant uses a proprietary downdraft
gasification technology that converts abundant agricultural residue into
electricity.
Agricultural uses that will be powered include irrigation pumps, agro-processing
mills, and drying and heating processes. The biomass plant converts abundant
agricultural residue, such as maize cobs, rice husks, coffee husks, and cotton
stalks, into electricity.
18. Renewable Microgrids for Off-Grid Fish Hatcheries and Surrounding
Communities-IDE , Bangladesh
International Development Enterprises (iDE) has over 30 years’ experience in
designing and delivering market based anti-poverty programs.
Implemented in partnership with Renewable World—a UK-based charity tackling
poverty using renewable energy.
Off-grid fish hatcheries in Bangladesh, and their surrounding communities, rely
extensively on diesel and kerosene to provide electricity needed to pump water
and provide light.
The households around hatcheries typically rear fish in small ponds, using
fingerlings from the hatchery for part of the year.
19. The proposed solution will replace diesel generation with a micro-grid powered
by economically viable renewable sources
The system will power hatchery water pumping activities and provide household-
level renewable power through an innovative metering technology. The mobile
metering and billing system will allow users to pay for their electricity using
mobile money, either pre- or post-usage.
Video link :http://poweringag.org/news-events/video/renewable-microgrids-
grid-fish-hatcheries-surrounding-communities-ide-Bangladesh
21. Low-Cost Pay-Per-Use Irrigation Using Solar Trolley Systems- Claro
systems , India
Claro Energy provides off-grid solar power pumping solutions to power-deficient
regions in India
In India, the availability of irrigation water is dependent on monsoon patterns or
the availability of power to operate ground water pumps.
Many villages lack access to electricity. Given this lack of electricity, diesel pumps
are often the most reliable means to pump the water that is used for irrigation.
The use of diesel fuel has many drawbacks, including environmental pollution, as
well as ever-increasing costs which have a negative impact on farmers’ economic
prosperity.
22. Claro energy offers a pay-per-use irrigation service that uses a portable solar
pump.
The portable design will provide affordable, convenient, and on-demand
irrigation
The service will meet the needs of a wide range of farmers who do not own
pumps, with no upfront capital costs incurred. The farmer will call a toll-free line,
pre-pay, and schedule irrigation service at his field.
Video link : http://poweringag.org/news-events/video/low-cost-pay-use-
irrigation-using-solar-trolley-systems-claro
23. A Hydroponic Green Farming Initiative- Eco consult , Jordan
Jordan is considered to be one of the ten most water-scarce countries in the
world.
As water becomes scarcer, its availability for agriculture is expected to decrease.
Hydroponic technology, an intensive form of agriculture, uses much less water
than conventional farming and offers an excellent opportunity for farmers to
increase their income while reducing their water use. Although farmers have
expressed their interest in this new technology, its application in Jordan is still
limited.
24. ECO Consult has developed an integrated model of hydroponic and photovoltaic
farming to compete with conventional greenhouse technology and drip irrigation
systems.
To make the technology attractive to large-scale commercial farms, ECO Consult
will retrofit a multi-span greenhouse with advanced hydroponic technologies and
photovoltaic panels to generate enough power to operate the lighting, pumping,
and air moderation systems.
Video link : http://poweringag.org/news-events/video/laith-al-waked-eco-
consult-winning-2013-award
26. Solar Agro-Processing Power Stations-Village infrastructure angels
Many small, rural villages and towns are off grid, with limited or no access to
reliable sources of electricity.
Agro-processing is a productive end use of electricity for which a large gap
currently exists. Small villages typically do not have access to a diesel mill for crop
processing, and must rely on manual processing, or travel long distances to use a
mill.
27. VIA plans to install solar mills in villages in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea,
Philippines, and Vanuatu.
These mills will deliver services to up to 10,000 households. Small mills will be
installed, with an appropriate capacity for the village, through a microfinancing
program.
The mills will be used to process staple crops, such as rice, corn, and cassava, that
require processing before eating, and make up the majority of the diet of rural
villagers.
Video link :http://poweringag.org/news-events/video/solar-agro-processing-
power-stations-village-infrastructure-angels
28. Solar air drying – Various case studies
Drying is an important form of food preservation that is often carried out at farm level
right after harvest, or especially with highly perishable crops, at peak harvest time when
local markets are saturated.
Open-air or unimproved drying :Food is exposed to the sun and wind by placing it in
trays, on racks, or on the ground. Advantage of drying products directly open-air is that
almost no costs for fuel and appliances have to be spent by the farmer. However, the
dried products are often of lower quality due to varying temperature levels and
contamination of the products with dust, vermin’s and leafs.
70 per cent of agricultural products spoil during the traditional process of open-air
drying, especially in tropical and subtropical regions [http://www.innotech-
ing.de/Innotech/english/Processing.html].
30. Solar air drying
Initial investment is required but no expenditure is incurred on fuels.
Heats air by collecting solar infrared radiation
The air is circulated in the drying chamber which removes moisture from the agricultural
produce.
Keeps the food free from dust, insect and rains
Typical payback time for the dryer is 2-3 years
Initial investment depends upon the size of the unit . Typically a 50 Kg capacity unit with
forced convection can cost INR 50000
Box type solar air dryers are available at cheaper prices
[http://www.cazri.res.in/itmu/pdf/Solar%20dryer%20for%20vegetables%20and%20fruits
.pdf]
31. Project examples : Coffee processing with solar dryers in Peru
Picture: Drying within a solar dryer protects the
yield against spoiling by rain or wind and animals.
(Juan Carlos Quiroz, GIZ EnDev Peru)
The tent out of the protective plastic film
increases the drying process extremly. (Juan
Carlos Quiroz, GIZ EnDev Peru)
32. Drying peaches with solar air dryer in Bolivia
Further information about the project is
available at :
http://www.produse.org/imglib/downloads/en
ergy_sources/PRODUSE-Factsheet-Bolivia.pdf
Solar air tunnel dryer developed in India by
CAZRI. More details about the project can be
found here :
http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/
fsn/docs/Local_Tunnel_Solar_Drier.pdf
34. Way forward
Mapping energy needs of smallholders and agri-food chains.
Appropriate delivery models for low-cost technology and services specific to
smallholder needs and context
Linking ‘productive uses’ with sustainable resource management
Addressing bottlenecks to take-up new technologies or farming practices (capacity,
finance, maintenance and repair services, market access, land rights)
Promoting energy literacy among farmer organisations
35. Resources
http://agtech.partneringforinnovation.org/welcome : The AgTechXChange is the
premier community for advancing agricultural technologies for smallholder
farmers
https://www.giz.de/expertise/html/18089.html :Sustainable Energy for Food –
Powering Agriculture
Poweringag.org : An Energy Grand Challenge for Development seeks to identify
and support new and sustainable approaches to accelerate the development and
deployment of clean energy solutions for increasing agriculture productivity
and/or value in developing countries.