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Economic benefits of solar drying

Solar energy vs electric energy

Solar energy is a kind of renewable clean energy, which has the advantages of easy development and use, no pollution, and a huge total amount. Nowadays, most of the heat sources of dryers use electricity, gas, coal, etc. These methods are mostly adopted by some large factories and businesses. Although these heat sources can generate a large heat value, they are not suitable for some places that lack power resources and whose output is not large. In some areas with sufficient sunshine and lack of electricity, using solar energy to dry can not only greatly reduce the drying cost of users, but also more convenient and practical.

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1 Economic benefit comparison
2 Introduction of our solar energy dryer

Economic benefit comparison

Last year, our solar dryers were exported to Fiji. Fiji is an island country located in the Pacific Ocean. The island has sufficient sun conditions and abundant fishery resources. Our customer, MR. Alan, after a full conversation with our technicians, bought an SL-A model solar drying oven. This model of solar energy dryer adds an electric heating device, which can dry continuously all day long.

After a period of use, the customer gave us a very high evaluation. This dryer can not only solve his daily food drying needs, but also can sell the dried food to the local market to obtain income.

Dried fish and dried beef in fiji
Dried fish and dried beef in Fiji

After talking with customers, we made a cost statistics table for drying 200kg dried fish with electricity and solar energy respectively (the electricity fee used in this case has been reduced and exempted by the customer for the second purchase ), let’s see how much economic benefit solar energy can bring to customers.

Comparison of economic benefits between
solar drying and electric drying
Drying methodSolar dryingElectric drying
Material drying capacity300kg300kg
Drying time8h8h
Electricity consumption4.44kW·h184kW·h
Energy prices (vary according to different regions)2.2F$2.2F$
Operating cost 9.768F$404.8F$
Comparison of economic benefits

It can be seen that in the case of drying the same amount of materials, the operating cost of the solar air collector is very low. It only consumes the cost of the circulating fan and the dehumidifying fan during the operation of the system, and no harmful substances will be produced during the operation. Under the sun, everything is a place to dry up.

Introduction of our solar energy dryer

Our small mobile solar dryer is a new product suitable for families, individuals, and small producers. Its temperature can be automatically controlled and adjusted by an intelligent temperature controller. The working temperature range is adjustable between 30-90 degrees. It can be used to dry vegetables, fruits, grains, meat, fruits, etc.

Solar energy dryer
Solar energy dryer

This product is small and flexible, avoids the influence of dust, rain, and other factors that are inevitable in traditional open-air drying, improves the drying speed, and the quality and color of the dried product are also better. Moreover, heat energy is generated by collecting sunlight, which saves a lot of dry electric energy. It is suitable for power-deficient areas and is an economical, green and energy-saving product.

About Us

Zhengzhou Shuliy Machinery is the leading food dryer machinery manufacturer and machinery supplier in China, which is adhering the principle of “Customer first, Quality first” and aims to have perfect cooperation with you. We sincerely welcome you to consult with us and visit our drying machine factory. Looking forward to cooperating with you.

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  • East Hanghai Road, Economic-technological
    Development Area, Zhengzhou, China

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