Solar Dryer in Nakuru County

Indigenous vegetables such as managu, terere, kunde and saga wilt and spoil within days of harvest. Drying them in the open on the ground or on sheets is slow and risky: sudden rain, dust, insects and animals can spoil a whole batch, and uneven drying leads to mould, poor colour and lower prices.

Symnet built a 3m × 2m × 2m solar dryer to fit the farmer’s needs and installed it on site. The covered structure traps the sun’s heat while air flows through to carry moisture away, so the vegetables dry evenly, keep their green colour and stay clean.